Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Cape Saint Claire, MD

Drive Time

43m

Distance

27.3 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 40m ★

6 AM

0h 44m

8 AM

0h 51m

10 AM

0h 47m

12 PM

0h 46m

3 PM

0h 47m

5 PM

0h 51m

8 PM

0h 42m

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

Cape Saint Claire, MD

Jay Johnson

Trip Overview

Traveling from Baltimore to Cape Saint Claire is a straightforward 27.3-mile trip that typically takes about 43 minutes. Since this is a short journey within the Northeast region, you can easily complete it as a convenient day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of the Arundel Expressway, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, and College Parkway. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is a very budget-friendly excursion. This drive offers a practical transition from the urban environment of Baltimore to the coastal community of Cape Saint Claire, making it an efficient way to traverse this part of Maryland.

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

13.7 miles from City of Baltimore, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing fast-paced highway travel with local road navigation. Approximately 54% of your journey will be spent on highways, providing a steady rhythm for the majority of the 27.3-mile distance. You can expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be 6.6 miles while traveling along the Arundel Expressway. As you transition between the various parkways and local roads, the driving environment shifts from high-speed corridors to more controlled, neighborhood-adjacent segments. Expect a functional commute that requires your attention as you move through these varying road types.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Arundel Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 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 0.6 miles in near MD 295 / North Greene Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 27.3 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 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | MD 295 / North Greene Street

Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

6.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

9.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

16.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Arundel Expressway	6.6 mi	9m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	4.1 mi	5m
College Parkway	4.1 mi	7m
Baltimore Beltway	3.3 mi	4m
Governor Ritchie Highway	2.9 mi	3m
Ritchie Highway	2.4 mi	3m
Russell Street	1 mi	2m
Chestnut Tree Drive	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Arundel Expressway — 6.6 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Cape Saint Claire, MD.

Start on East Fayette Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East Fayette Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on West Fayette Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Fayette Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 295

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Greene Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto MD 295

4.1 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 695

3.3 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MD 10

5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MD 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

Continue on MD 2

2.9 mi · 3 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Use the straight / none lanes.

Turn left onto College Parkway

4.1 mi · 7 min · College Parkway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Green Holly Drive

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Green Holly Drive

Turn right onto Chestnut Tree Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Tree Drive

Turn left onto Latrobe Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Latrobe Drive

Turn right onto Dogwood Tree Drive

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Dogwood Tree Drive

Arrive at destination

Dogwood Tree Drive

Trip Plan

Because this is a short trip with no required stops, you have total flexibility in your departure time. Since the entire route is under an hour, you won't need to worry about planning formal rest breaks or splitting the drive into multiple days. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is quite low at $5, so you can easily complete the round trip on a single tank. To make your travel as smooth as possible, monitor traffic patterns on the Arundel Expressway, as this is your longest stretch of road. Staying aware of your speed as you exit the highway portions and transition onto College Parkway will help you navigate the final leg of your journey into Cape Saint Claire seamlessly.

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 13.7 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, or about 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.6 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 27.3 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13.7 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Saint Claire, 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 27.3 miles and 43m.

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 Arundel Expressway for about 6.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.7 mi from City of Baltimore, MD · 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

14 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.7 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cape Saint Claire, MD

The final approach into Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire, 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

$4.52 one way

$9.03 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$4.94	$9.89
premium	$4.92	$5.29	$10.58
diesel	$5.64	$6.07	$12.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.2	$2.87	$1.31
Efficient EV	6.8	$2.39	$1.09
EV Truck/SUV	10.9	$3.82	$1.75

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Cape Saint Claire, MD

Evening in Cape Saint Claire on Sunday

Local time

8:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

4 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

43m 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 Cape Saint Claire, MD covers 27.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Arundel Expressway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, College Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.7 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 $4.52 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 route from City of Baltimore, MD to Cape Saint Claire, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Cape Saint Claire, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cape Saint Claire, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Baltimore, MD

Cape Saint Claire, MD

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

43m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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