Origin
Berwyn Heights, MD
Afternoon in Berwyn Heights on Thursday
Local time
1:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn Heights, MD to City of Baltimore, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Baltimore, MD
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Berwyn Heights, MD, to the City of Baltimore, MD, this 28.3-mile journey is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via 62nd Avenue and Greenbelt Road before merging onto MD 295 North. The drive remains entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, offering a consistent local feel throughout. Given its short duration and minimal highway use, this trip offers flexibility for when you choose to depart and requires no extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 28.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable due to the frequent turns and intersections inherent in this type of urban and suburban navigation. Expect a steady progression through local roads, requiring your attention at each junction. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on navigating through populated areas rather than open highway cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 24.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Greenbelt Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near MD 193 / Greenbelt Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MD 193 / Greenbelt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 193 / Greenbelt Road
Turn right onto MD 193 / Greenbelt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washi...
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West Baltimore Street
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
East Fayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berwyn Heights, MD to City of Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport along the way.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
2 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 24.1 mi | 33m |
| Greenbelt Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Paca Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 62nd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Quebec Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 24.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn Heights, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on Quebec Place
510 ft
·
20 sec
·
Quebec Place
2
Turn left onto 62nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
62nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto MD 193
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenbelt Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
10
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
City of Baltimore, MD
Afternoon in City of Baltimore on Thursday
Local time
1:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Berwyn Heights, MD to City of Baltimore, MD covers 28.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Greenbelt Road, Russell Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Berwyn Heights, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MD 193 / Greenbelt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Berwyn Heights, MD to City of Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport along the way.
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