Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Keedysville, MD

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

67.8 mi

109 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 21m ★

6 AM

1h 28m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Keedysville, MD covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Old National Pike, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.6 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.22 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33.9 miles from City of Baltimore, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 67.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Old National Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.6 miles on I 70.

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

There are about 27 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 41.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Old 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 16 significant decision points across 67.8 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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 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.

5.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 695 West: Towson

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

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

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

53 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49 Toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middl...

Towns Along This Route

Between City of Baltimore, MD and Keedysville, MD, road signs point toward Local Traffic and Middletown.

Local Traffic

10.4 mi in | ~16m

Middletown

53 mi in | ~1h 3m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	41.6 mi	44m
Old National Pike	8.9 mi	14m
Baltimore Beltway	4.6 mi	6m
I 95	2.9 mi	3m
East Main Street	1.8 mi	2m
Shepherdstown Pike	1.6 mi	2m
South Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
Potomac Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 41.6 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Fayette Street

487 ft · 23 sec · East Fayette Street

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 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

Merge onto I 95

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 95

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 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 straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

12 mi · 12 min · I 70; US 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

16 mi · 17 min · I 70; US 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 49 Toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 40 ALT

2.7 mi · 4 min · Old National Pike

Continue on US 40 ALT

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 40 ALT

6.1 mi · 9 min · Old National Pike

Enter roundabout onto US 40 ALT

114 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street

Continue on US 40 ALT

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto MD 34

0.7 mi · 1 min · Potomac Street

Continue on MD 34

1.6 mi · 2 min · Shepherdstown Pike

Turn left onto Keedy Drive

462 ft · 12 sec · Keedy Drive

Continue on North Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto Antietam Drive

185 ft · 9 sec · Antietam Drive

Turn right onto Mount Vernon Drive

151 ft · 6 sec · Mount Vernon Drive

Arrive at destination

Mount Vernon Drive

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 33.9 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, or about 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.6 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 67.8 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.9 miles or 43m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keedysville, 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 67.8 miles and 1h 28m.

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 41.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.9 mi from City of Baltimore, MD · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Keedysville, MD

The final approach into Keedysville, 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 Keedysville, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 near mile 67.8

View on nps.gov

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 49.1

View on nps.gov

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour $20 near mile 67.8

View on nps.gov

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 51.4

View on nps.gov

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $20 near mile 35.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.22 one way

$22.44 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$12.28	$24.55
premium	$4.92	$13.14	$26.28
diesel	$5.64	$15.06	$30.13

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: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.3	$7.12	$3.25
Efficient EV	17	$5.93	$2.71
EV Truck/SUV	27.1	$9.49	$4.34

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.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

City of Baltimore, MD

Morning in City of Baltimore on Monday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Keedysville, MD

Morning in Keedysville on Monday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

68°F

Washington, DC

34 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 28m 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 Keedysville, MD covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, Old 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 33.9 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 $11.22 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 Keedysville, MD, road signs point toward Local Traffic and Middletown.

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