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Trip from Cavetown, MD to City of Baltimore, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

73.6 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

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Cavetown, MD

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city in Maryland, United States

City of Baltimore, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cavetown, MD to City of Baltimore, MD covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mapleville Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Baltimore for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.8 miles from Cavetown, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 73.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 73.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mapleville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cavetown, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cavetown, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mapleville Road
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Baltimore
I 695 North
I 695 South
Baltimore Beltway
I 95 North
Russell Street North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mapleville Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cavetown, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.

1

Start on Cavetown Church Road

16 ft · 5 sec · Cavetown Church Road
2

Turn left onto Mapleville Road

3.6 mi · 6 min · Mapleville Road
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mapleville Road

154 ft · 3 sec · Mapleville Road
4

Exit the roundabout onto Mapleville Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Mapleville Road
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 29 sec
6

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

41 mi · 44 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7

Continue straight

6.5 mi · 6 min
8

Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

9.1 mi · 9 min · Baltimore
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
11

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Baltimore
14

Merge slight left

2.5 mi · 3 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

0.6 mi · 1 min · Russell Street North
16

Continue on Russell Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
17

Continue on South Paca Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Paca Street
18

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
19

Turn left

282 ft · 26 sec
20

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

213 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.8 miles from Cavetown, MD, or about 45m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.8 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Baltimore, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cavetown, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cavetown, MD

This is one driving day of about 73.6 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Cavetown, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.8 mi from Cavetown, MD · 45m into the drive

town in Carroll and Frederick Counties, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Airy, MD

37 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

Myersville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Airy, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Cavetown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Baltimore, MD

The final approach into City of Baltimore, 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

$12.20 one way

$24.40 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.36 $26.73
premium $4.93 $14.27 $28.55
diesel $5.61 $16.25 $32.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.73 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.44 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.30 $4.71

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Cavetown, MD

Late night in Cavetown on Saturday

Local time

1:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Baltimore, MD

Late night in City of Baltimore on Saturday

Local time

1:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Mount Airy, MD

37 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 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 30m 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 Cavetown, MD to City of Baltimore, MD covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mapleville Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Baltimore. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Cavetown, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.20 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.

The drive from Cavetown, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cavetown, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Cavetown, MD to City of Baltimore, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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