Origin
Carrollwood, MD
Late night in Carrollwood on Friday
Local time
1:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrollwood, MD to Deer Park, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
49m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Park, MD
Muzin Kahraman
Trip Overview
The drive from Carrollwood, MD to Deer Park, MD covers 30.1 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore Beltway, Eastern Boulevard, Lyons Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on Baltimore Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 30.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
629 ft
28 ft
Total Climb
801 ft
Total Descent
200 ft
Highest Point
629 ft
~30.1 mi in
Elevation Range
601 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near MD 702 / Southeast Freeway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (MD 702 / Southeast Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MD 702 / Southeast Freeway
Merge onto MD 702 / Southeast Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward MD 140: Pikesville, Garrison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward MD 140: Pikesville, Garrison
9
23.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 140 North: Garrison, Reisterstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 140 North: Garrison, Reisterstown
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
McDonogh Road
Turn left onto McDonogh Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Lyons Mill Road
Turn left onto Lyons Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Carrollwood, MD and Deer Park, MD, road signs point toward Garrison and Reisterstown.
Garrison
23.3 mi in
|
~35m
Reisterstown
23.4 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 17.3 mi | 23m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Lyons Mill Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| McDonogh Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Reisterstown Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Carroll Island Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Deer Park Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Beltway
— 17.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollwood, MD and Deer Park, MD.
1
Start on Dublin Hill Road
256 ft
·
16 sec
·
Dublin Hill Road
2
Turn left onto Nollmeyer Road
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Nollmeyer Road
3
Turn left onto Carroll Island Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Carroll Island Road
4
Continue on MD 150
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 702 North: Beltway
6
Merge onto MD 702
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 695
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 20
Toward MD 140: Pikesville, Garrison
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward MD 140 North: Garrison, Reisterstown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto MD 140
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Reisterstown Road
11
Turn left onto McDonogh Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
McDonogh Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Painters Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Painters Mill Road
13
Turn left onto Lyons Mill Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyons Mill Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Deer Park Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Deer Park Road
15
Turn right onto Dolfield Road
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dolfield Road
16
Arrive at destination
Dolfield Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15 mi from Carrollwood, MD · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Carrollwood, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deer Park, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Deer Park, 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
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Deer Park, MD
Late night in Deer Park on Friday
Local time
1:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
34 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
49m 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 Carrollwood, MD to Deer Park, MD covers 30.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore Beltway, Eastern Boulevard, Lyons Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Carrollwood, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.99 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 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (MD 702 / Southeast Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Carrollwood, MD and Deer Park, MD, road signs point toward Garrison and Reisterstown.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 28 ft to 629 ft elevation with about 801 ft of total climbing.
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