Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forestville, MD
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The drive from Baltimore, MD to Forestville, MD covers 38.9 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 56m highway drive covering 38.9 miles, with most of the trip on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Capital Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.7 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Capital Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MD 295 / North Greene Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 38.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Marlboro Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Forestville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Andrews Air Force Base along the way.
Andrews Air Force Base
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 24.7 mi | 33m |
| Capital Beltway | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Greene Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Forestville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Forestville, MD.
Start on East Fayette Street
Continue on West Fayette Street
Turn left onto MD 295
Continue on MD 295
Turn straight onto MD 295
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95; I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto MD 4
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Forestville Road
Turn left onto Marlboro Pike
Turn left onto Pumphrey Drive
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Baltimore, MD · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Forestville, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.54 | $15.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Baltimore on Thursday
Local time
6:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Forestville on Thursday
Local time
6:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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