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Trip from Baltimore, MD to Friendly, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

47.9 mi

77 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

Downtown Friendly, MD, MD

Friendly, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Friendly, MD covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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, MD 337 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 $7.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 47.9 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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Capital Beltway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MD 295 / North Greene Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | MD 295 / North Greene Street

Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
26.7 mi into trip | ~38m in

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andre...
5
27 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.4 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate...
6
39.6 mi into trip | ~57m in | MD 337 / Forestville Road

Turn right onto MD 337 / Forestville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Baltimore, MD and Friendly, MD, road signs point toward Andrews Air Force Base and Morningside.

Andrews Air Force Base

26.7 mi in | ~38m

Morningside

39.4 mi in | ~56m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 24.7 mi 33m
Capital Beltway 12.4 mi 16m
MD 337 5.6 mi 10m
Allentown Road 2.6 mi 4m
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
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 24.7 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Friendly, MD.

1

Start on East Fayette Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East Fayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Continue on West Fayette Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Fayette Street
3

Turn left onto MD 295

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Greene Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn straight onto MD 295

25 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 95; I 495

12 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 9 Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto MD 337

426 ft · 12 sec · Forestville Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Turn slight right onto MD 337

5.6 mi · 10 min · MD 337
Toward MD 337 South
11

Continue on Allentown Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Allentown Road
12

Arrive at destination

Allentown Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24 mi from Baltimore, MD · 34m into the drive

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Forestville, MD

24 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

Catonsville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Carrollton, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Friendly, MD

The final approach into Friendly, 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

$7.94 one way

$15.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.70 $17.39
premium $4.93 $9.29 $18.58
diesel $5.61 $10.58 $21.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.4 0 $5.03 $2.30
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.19 $1.92
EV Truck/SUV 19.2 0 $6.71 $3.07

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Baltimore, MD

Late night in Baltimore on Friday

Local time

4:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Friendly, MD

Late night in Friendly on Friday

Local time

4:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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 12m 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 Friendly, MD covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, MD 337. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24 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 $7.94 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.

This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

Between Baltimore, MD and Friendly, MD, road signs point toward Andrews Air Force Base and Morningside.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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