Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Brunswick, MD

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

63.5 mi

102 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 14m ★

6 AM

1h 20m

8 AM

1h 32m

10 AM

1h 24m

12 PM

1h 23m

3 PM

1h 25m

5 PM

1h 32m

8 PM

1h 16m

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

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City of Baltimore, MD

Tranise Foster

Brunswick, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick getaway from Baltimore to Brunswick, you can expect a manageable 63.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $11 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since both cities are located within Maryland, you will stay entirely within the Northeast region throughout your transit. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that favors efficiency over sightseeing detours. Whether you are heading out for a brief change of pace or a specific appointment, this trip offers a reliable connection across the state.

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

31.7 miles from City of Baltimore, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by efficient transit, as roughly 66% of your travel time is spent on major highways. You will navigate the Baltimore Beltway and transition onto I-70, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 38.6 miles on I-70, providing a steady, consistent pace once you clear the initial city traffic. As you progress, the road transitions toward the Jefferson National Pike, shifting from larger arterial roads to more localized highway driving. While the profile is primarily highway-focused, the change in road type as you approach Brunswick helps break up the monotony of the interstate segments.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Jefferson National Pike. 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 63.5 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 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 2 / Saint Paul Street

Turn left onto MD 2 / Saint Paul Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

10.4 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

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 16A-B Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 70 West: Frederick

50.1 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 70 Exit 5A

Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 5A toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 52 Toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town,...

50.4 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town,...

Towns Along This Route

Between City of Baltimore, MD and Brunswick, MD, road signs point toward Local Traffic and Leesburg.

Local Traffic

10.4 mi in | ~16m

Leesburg

50.1 mi in | ~1h | via I 70 Exit 5A

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	38.6 mi	41m
Jefferson National Pike	8 mi	9m
Baltimore Beltway	4.6 mi	6m
I 95	2.9 mi	3m
Petersville Road	2.8 mi	5m
Jefferson Pike	1.7 mi	3m
Cal Ripken Way	0.7 mi	1m
Light Street	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 38.6 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Fayette Street

487 ft · 23 sec · East Fayette Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 2

312 ft · 10 sec · Saint Paul Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MD 2

0.4 mi · 1 min · Light Street

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

Turn right onto East Conway Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · East Conway Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto I 395

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cal Ripken Way

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 49B Toward I 695 West: Towson Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 695

4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 16A-B Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 16A Toward I 70 West: Frederick Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 70

14 mi · 15 min · I 70

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 70; US 40

12 mi · 12 min · I 70; US 40

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

13 mi · 13 min · I 70; US 40

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 5A

0.3 mi · 26 sec · I 70 Exit 5A

Exit 52 Toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 15; US 340

3.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 340

4.2 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike

Toward US 340 West: Charles Town Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward MD 180: Petersville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

176 ft · 5 sec

Turn left onto MD 180

1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike

Turn left onto MD 79

2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road

Enter roundabout onto MD 17

182 ft · 6 sec · Petersville Road

Continue on MD 17

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Petersville Road

Enter roundabout onto Petersville Road

192 ft · 3 sec · Petersville Road

Continue on Petersville Road

90 ft · 10 sec · Petersville Road

Continue on Petersville Road

72 ft · 2 sec · Petersville Road

Arrive at destination

Petersville Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak rush hours on the Baltimore Beltway is always a smart move. Because the entire drive is only 63.5 miles, you likely will not need to plan for formal stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the city to ensure you stay within your $11 budget. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for merging traffic when transitioning between I-70 and the Jefferson National Pike. Prioritize a steady pace rather than rushing, as the moderate 1 hour and 19 minute duration makes for a low-stress drive that is easy to navigate in a single, continuous push.

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 31.7 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.6 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 63.5 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.7 miles or 40m 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 5m

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

Before You Leave

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

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 63.5 miles and 1h 19m.

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 70 for about 38.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.7 mi from City of Baltimore, MD · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

32 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

Montgomery Village, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brunswick, MD

The final approach into Brunswick, 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 Brunswick, 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

$10.51 one way

$21.02 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$11.50	$23.00
premium	$4.92	$12.31	$24.61
diesel	$5.64	$14.11	$28.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.1	$6.67	$3.05
Efficient EV	15.9	$5.56	$2.54
EV Truck/SUV	25.4	$8.89	$4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 12 hours ago

Origin

City of Baltimore, MD

Evening in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

8:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brunswick, MD

Evening in Brunswick on Sunday

Local time

8:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

68°F

Washington, DC

32 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

21 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

1h 19m 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 Brunswick, MD covers 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, Jefferson National Pike, Baltimore Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.7 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 $10.51 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.

Between City of Baltimore, MD and Brunswick, MD, road signs point toward Local Traffic and Leesburg.

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Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Brunswick, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brunswick, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Baltimore, MD

Brunswick, MD

Same local time

21 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 19m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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