Origin
City of Baltimore, MD
Evening in City of Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Adelphi, MD
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Baltimore, MD
Tranise Foster
Adelphi, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Traveling from Baltimore to Adelphi is a straightforward 30-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes under normal conditions. Because this is a short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via I-95 before transitioning to Powder Mill Road and Riggs Road to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, this route is an economical choice for commuters or those visiting the area. Both the starting point and destination are located within the Northeast region of Maryland, keeping the terrain and environment consistent throughout your travel. This drive is designed for pure efficiency, allowing you to move between these two Maryland hubs with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15 miles from City of Baltimore, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You can expect a consistent pace for the majority of the journey, as your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 22.9 miles on I-95. The experience is primarily an interstate grind, meant for getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible. Once you exit the highway, the character of the drive shifts as you merge onto Powder Mill Road and Riggs Road for the final leg. Anticipate a shift from the high-intensity flow of the interstate to the more controlled pace of local roads as you arrive in Adelphi.
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.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
338 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
660 ft
Total Descent
522 ft
Highest Point
338 ft
~18.7 mi in
Elevation Range
322 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Powder Mill Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 2 / Saint Paul Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 30 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Turn left onto MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Conway Street
Turn right onto East Conway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 95 South: Washington
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward MD 212 West: Calverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29B
Toward MD 212 West: Calverton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 22.9 mi | 27m |
| Powder Mill Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Riggs Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Cal Ripken Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Light Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Conway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint Paul Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 22.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Adelphi, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
487 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Fayette Street
Use the none lane.
2
Turn left onto MD 2
312 ft
·
10 sec
·
Saint Paul Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on MD 2
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Light Street
Use the straight / left / none lanes.
4
Turn right onto East Conway Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Conway Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto I 395
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cal Ripken Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the none lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
27 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 29B
Toward MD 212 West: Calverton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto MD 212
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Powder Mill Road
Use the none lane.
10
Turn straight onto MD 212
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Riggs Road
Use the none lane.
11
Arrive at destination
MD 212
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 40-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the entire route is short enough to complete without any scheduled breaks. Keep in mind that because the vast majority of your travel occurs on I-95, you should monitor local traffic reports for that specific corridor to avoid potential delays. Budgeting $5 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this 30-mile distance. A helpful tip for this specific route is to pay close attention to your navigation as you transition off the interstate onto Powder Mill Road, as the change in road type happens relatively quickly.
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 15 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 miles.
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 30 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adelphi, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Baltimore, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Baltimore, MD
This is one driving day of about 30 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Baltimore, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15 mi from City of Baltimore, MD · 20m 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 City of Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Adelphi, MD
The final approach into Adelphi, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Adelphi, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.93 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.81 | $11.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
Adelphi, MD
Evening in Adelphi on Sunday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
40m 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 City of Baltimore, MD to Adelphi, MD covers 30 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Powder Mill Road, Riggs Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from City of Baltimore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.96 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 30 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from City of Baltimore, MD to Adelphi, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 15 ft to 338 ft elevation with about 660 ft of total climbing.
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