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Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Aberdeen, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

31.5 mi

51 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

city in Maryland, United States

City of Baltimore, MD

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city in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Aberdeen, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Aberdeen, MD covers 31.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Saint Paul Street, East Baltimore Street, South Haven Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 31.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saint Paul Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Aberdeen, MD is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Aberdeen, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Saint Paul Street
East Baltimore Street
South Haven Street
East Lombard Street
I 895 North
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Express Toll Lanes
John F

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Saint Paul Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Fayette Street

489 ft · 23 sec · East Fayette Street
2

Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

312 ft · 16 sec · Saint Paul Street
3

Turn left onto East Baltimore Street

2.8 mi · 8 min · East Baltimore Street
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Haven Street

417 ft · 19 sec · South Haven Street
5

Turn left onto East Lombard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Lombard Street
6

Take the ramp left toward I 895 North

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 895 North
7

Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
9

Keep slight right

299 ft · 4 sec
10

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

15 mi · 17 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

0.3 mi · 38 sec · MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
12

Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
13

Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

0.2 mi · 20 sec · MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center
14

Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue
15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.7 mi from City of Baltimore, MD · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Essex, MD

16 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.

Popular next leg

Essex, MD to Aberdeen, MD

23.8 mi · 37m

Pacing Suggestions

Havre de Grace, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Essex, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Aberdeen, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Aberdeen, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.22 one way

$10.44 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.72 $11.44
premium $4.93 $6.11 $12.22
diesel $5.61 $6.95 $13.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.5 0 $3.31 $1.51
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

City of Baltimore, MD

Afternoon in City of Baltimore on Thursday

Local time

12:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aberdeen, MD

Afternoon in Aberdeen on Thursday

Local time

12:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

45m 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 Aberdeen, MD covers 31.5 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint Paul Street, East Baltimore Street, South Haven Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 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 $5.22 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.
The drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Aberdeen, MD is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Aberdeen, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Baltimore, MD to Aberdeen, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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