Origin
Cabin John, MD
Afternoon in Cabin John on Friday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cabin John, 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
59m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabin John, MD
Shane Kell
Trip Overview
This 42.9-mile drive from Cabin John, MD to Baltimore, MD is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate via I-95 and the Capital Beltway, with a brief section on Seven Locks Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is budget-friendly. The drive offers a mixed experience, suitable for those looking for an efficient journey between these two Northeast locations. Given its short duration and minimal stops recommended, it's an ideal option when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Your journey will feature a 57% highway share, predominantly on I-95, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 24.5 miles. This means you can expect periods of consistent, faster-paced driving. The 'mixed drive' profile indicates that while much of your time will be on major roadways, you'll also encounter some local road segments, like Seven Locks Road, which might offer a change of pace. The character of the drive transitions from the Capital Beltway to the more direct I-95 corridor as you approach Baltimore.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near I 495 / Capital Beltway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 42.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495: Bethesda, Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 495: Bethesda, Baltimore
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
7
40.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Russell Street North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward Russell Street North
6
42.9 mi into trip
|
~59m 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.
Between Cabin John, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward New York and Russell Street North.
New York
14.6 mi in
|
~21m
Russell Street North
40.3 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 24.5 mi | 28m |
| Capital Beltway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Seven Locks Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Paca Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tomlinson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 24.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabin John, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on 77th Street
243 ft
·
13 sec
·
77th Street
2
Turn left onto Tomlinson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Tomlinson Avenue
3
Turn right onto Seven Locks Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Seven Locks Road
4
Turn sharp right onto MD 190
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
River Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 495
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495: Bethesda, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
10
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 52
Toward Russell Street North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
16
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Cabin John, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Cabin John, 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
$7.11 one way
$14.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
12:19 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
59m 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 Cabin John, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 42.9 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Capital Beltway, Seven Locks Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Cabin John, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.11 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 42.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cabin John, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward New York and Russell Street North.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield.
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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