Origin
Brentwood, MD
Afternoon in Brentwood on Friday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood, MD to Baltimore, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
This straightforward 33.6-mile drive from Brentwood, MD, to Baltimore, MD, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 50 minutes. It's a highway-focused journey, with 85% of the route utilizing major roads, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Northeast region locations. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $6, which is quite budget-friendly. You’ll primarily be on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Annapolis Road, and Russell Street. This route is perfect if you're looking for a quick and direct connection with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 33.6-mile trek. With 85% of the drive being on high-speed roads, you'll spend most of your time on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Annapolis Road, and Russell Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 28.6 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic detours, providing a smooth and direct transition between your origin and destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 28.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Annapolis Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 1 Alternate / Bladensburg 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 33.6 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 0.7 miles (US 1 Alternate / Bladensburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 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.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 1 Alternate / Bladensburg Road
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate / Bladensburg Road
Navigation decision point
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Internation...
5
3 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
32.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
West Baltimore Street
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
33.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
East Fayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 28.6 mi | 39m |
| Annapolis Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bladensburg Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 38th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Paca Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 38th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 28.6 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on MD 208
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
38th Street
2
Continue on MD 208
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
38th Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bladensburg Road
4
Continue on MD 450
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bladensburg Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on MD 450
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Annapolis Road
6
Turn slight left onto MD 450
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Annapolis Road
Use the slight left lane.
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
13
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Brentwood, MD · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Brentwood, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Baltimore, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Baltimore, MD
Afternoon in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
3 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
50m 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 Brentwood, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 33.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Annapolis 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 16.8 miles from Brentwood, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.57 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 33.6 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 0.7 miles (US 1 Alternate / Bladensburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brentwood, MD to Baltimore, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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