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Trip from Baltimore, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

78.2 mi

126 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Calvert County, Maryland, United States

Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Fayette Street, North Greene Street, Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

39.1 miles from Baltimore, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 78.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Fayette Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baltimore, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Fayette Street
North Greene Street
Russell Street
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
I 695 East
Baltimore Beltway
I 97 South
MD 32 West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Fayette Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD.

1

Start on East Fayette Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · East Fayette Street
2

Continue on West Fayette Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Fayette Street
3

Turn left onto North Greene Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Greene Street
4

Continue on Russell Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
5

Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

4.1 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 695 East: Glen Burnie
7

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
8

Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
9

Continue straight

8.9 mi · 10 min
10

Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

18 mi · 26 min · MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
11

Turn left onto Village Drive West

230 ft · 11 sec · Village Drive West
12

Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway
13

Continue on Marlboro Pike

0.8 mi · 1 min · Marlboro Pike
14

Turn right onto Green Landing Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Green Landing Road
15

Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South

0.3 mi · 38 sec · MD 4 South
16

Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
17

Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

10 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
18

Continue on North Solomons Island Road

9.0 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
19

Continue on South Solomons Island Road

15 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road
20

Take the exit slight left

236 ft · 12 sec
21

Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road

180 ft · 4 sec · Rousby Hall Road
23

Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rousby Hall Road
24

Turn left onto Coyote Trail

0.4 mi · 1 min · Coyote Trail
25

Turn right onto Catalina Drive

502 ft · 14 sec · Catalina Drive
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.1 miles from Baltimore, MD, or about 57m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.1 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Baltimore, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Baltimore, MD

This is one driving day of about 78.2 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Baltimore, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.1 mi from Baltimore, MD · 57m into the drive

Downtown Oakland, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

39 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Crofton, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

The final approach into Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.96 one way

$25.93 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.20 $28.40
premium $4.93 $15.17 $30.33
diesel $5.61 $17.27 $34.53

Estimated Tolls: $7.00

Bay Bridge $7.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.5 0 $8.21 $3.75
Efficient EV 19.6 0 $6.84 $3.13
EV Truck/SUV 31.3 0 $10.95 $5.00

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Baltimore, MD

Evening in Baltimore on Wednesday

Local time

7:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

Evening in Chesapeake Ranch Estates on Wednesday

Local time

7:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

30 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 55m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Fayette Street, North Greene Street, Russell Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.1 miles from Baltimore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baltimore, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Baltimore, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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