Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Lexington Park, MD

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Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

87.2 mi

140 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 0m ★

6 AM

2h 9m

8 AM

2h 27m

10 AM

2h 16m

12 PM

2h 14m

3 PM

2h 16m

5 PM

2h 27m

8 PM

2h 4m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Lexington Park, MD covers 87.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Solomons Island Road, MD 3, Southern Maryland Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on South Solomons Island Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.46 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

43.6 miles from City of Baltimore, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Lexington Park, MD covers 87.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Solomons Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

157 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

404 ft

Total Descent

320 ft

Highest Point

157 ft

~62.3 mi in

Elevation Range

122 ft

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 13 significant decision points across 87.2 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 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

7.7 mi into trip | ~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

17.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | 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 left lane. Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

37.5 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the ramp toward MD 4 South

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward MD 4 South

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Lexington Park, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.

Crofton

17.4 mi in | ~24m | via MD 3

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Solomons Island Road	18.6 mi	26m
MD 3	17.9 mi	26m
Southern Maryland Boulevard	10.2 mi	14m
North Solomons Island Road	9 mi	13m
I 97	8.9 mi	10m
Three Notch Road	4.8 mi	8m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	4.1 mi	5m
Stephanie Roper Highway	3.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: South Solomons Island Road — 18.6 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Fayette Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East Fayette Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on West Fayette Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Fayette Street

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 straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 295

4.1 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Use the 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

1.3 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 97

8.9 mi · 10 min · I 97

Use the straight lane.

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 left lane.

Turn left onto Village Drive West

229 ft · 10 sec · Village Drive West

Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway

Continue on Marlboro Pike

0.8 mi · 1 min · Marlboro Pike

Turn right onto Green Landing Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Green Landing Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward MD 4 South

Merge onto MD 4

3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MD 4

10 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on MD 2; MD 4

9.0 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MD 2; MD 4

19 mi · 26 min · South Solomons Island Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on MD 4

1.4 mi · 2 min · Thomas Johnson Bridge

Continue on MD 4

2.4 mi · 3 min · Patuxent Beach Road

Turn left onto MD 235

4.7 mi · 8 min · Three Notch Road

Continue on MD 235

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Three Notch Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

MD 235

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 43.6 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.6 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 80 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington Park, 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 87.2 miles and 2h 9m.

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 South Solomons Island Road for about 18.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.6 mi from City of Baltimore, MD · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lexington Park, MD

The final approach into Lexington Park, 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 Lexington Park, 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

$14.46 one way

$28.91 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$15.83	$31.67
premium	$4.93	$16.91	$33.82
diesel	$5.61	$19.25	$38.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.2	$9.16	$4.19
Efficient EV	21.8	$7.63	$3.49
EV Truck/SUV	34.9	$12.21	$5.58

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 3 days ago

Origin

City of Baltimore, MD

Morning in City of Baltimore on Wednesday

Local time

8:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lexington Park, MD

Morning in Lexington Park on Wednesday

Local time

8:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

33 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

2h 9m 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 Lexington Park, MD covers 87.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Solomons Island Road, MD 3, Southern Maryland Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.6 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 $14.46 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.

On the drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Lexington Park, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 35 ft to 157 ft elevation with about 404 ft of total climbing.

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