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
Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Charlotte Hall, MD
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
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
Charlotte Hall, MD
Lubomir Satko
Trip Overview
Traveling from Baltimore to Charlotte Hall covers 67.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes. This route is a straightforward journey that functions perfectly as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to complete the drive. Navigating through the Northeast region of Maryland, you will transition from the urban environment of Baltimore toward the more rural landscape of Charlotte Hall. It is a practical and efficient route for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary complexity or long travel times.
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
33.7 miles from City of Baltimore, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition across the 67.3-mile distance. The journey relies on a combination of MD 3, Crain Highway, and Leonardtown Road to move you toward your destination. Roughly 47% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a balance between faster transit and local road navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along an 18.2-mile segment of MD 3. Overall, the drive shifts from busy metropolitan arteries to more localized roads, keeping the pace varied and engaging.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MD 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 67.3 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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MD 295 / North Greene Street
Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
6.2 mi into trip
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~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
8
7.7 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
8
17.4 mi into trip
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~24m in
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MD 3
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3 toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
7
51.1 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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MD 5
Take the exit onto MD 5 toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown
Towns Along This Route
Between City of Baltimore, MD and Charlotte Hall, MD, road signs point toward Crofton, Lexington Park and Leonardtown.
Crofton
17.4 mi in
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~24m
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via MD 3
Lexington Park
51.1 mi in
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~1h 12m
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via MD 5
Leonardtown
51.1 mi in
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~1h 12m
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via MD 5
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 3 | 18.2 mi | 26m |
| Crain Highway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Leonardtown Road | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| I 97 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Mattawoman Beantown Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MD 3
— 18.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Charlotte Hall, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Fayette Street
Use the none lane.
2
Continue on West Fayette Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fayette Street
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto MD 295
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Greene Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the none lane.
5
Turn straight onto MD 295
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 695
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3
18 mi
·
26 min
·
MD 3
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 301
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto MD 5
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MD 5
Toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto MD 5
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Mattawoman Beantown Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto MD 5
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Leonardtown Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on MD 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Three Notch Road
Use the none lane.
16
Turn right onto Golden Beach Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Golden Beach Road
17
Turn left onto Charlotte Hall Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlotte Hall Road
18
Turn left
170 ft
·
12 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 37-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since the trip is relatively short and requires no planned stops, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to build in rest breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $11 estimate serves as a helpful baseline for your travel budget. Because you will be navigating shifting road types, stay alert when transitioning between the highway portions and the local stretches of Leonardtown Road. Try to avoid peak traffic hours in the Baltimore area to ensure you maintain your estimated arrival time.
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 33.7 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 67.3 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 48m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlotte Hall, 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 67.3 miles and 1h 37m.
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 MD 3 for about 18.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from City of Baltimore, MD · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charlotte Hall, MD
The final approach into Charlotte Hall, 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 Charlotte Hall, 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
$11.14 one way
$22.27 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
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: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Charlotte Hall, MD
Evening in Charlotte Hall on Sunday
Local time
8:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
23 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 37m 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 Charlotte Hall, MD covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 3, Crain Highway, Leonardtown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 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 $11.14 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 13 significant decision points across 67.3 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.
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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between City of Baltimore, MD and Charlotte Hall, MD, road signs point toward Crofton, Lexington Park and Leonardtown.
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