Origin
City of Baltimore, MD
Evening in City of Baltimore on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Bladensburg, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
46m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
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.
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Trip Overview
The drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Bladensburg, MD covers 31.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Russell Street, Annapolis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.27 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
15.9 miles from City of Baltimore, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 31.8 miles, with most of the trip on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Russell Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.5 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Russell Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Fayette Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Fayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Fayette Street
Depart onto East Fayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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.
7
30.5 mi into trip
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~43m in
Take the exit toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg
6
30.7 mi into trip
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~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 450: Bladensburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MD 450: Bladensburg
4
31.8 mi into trip
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~46m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 28.5 mi | 38m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Annapolis Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Greene Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Quincy Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 28.5 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Bladensburg, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Fayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on West Fayette Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West Fayette Street
3
Turn left onto MD 295
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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North Greene Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto MD 295
29 mi
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38 min
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Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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27 sec
Toward MD 450: Annapolis, Bladensburg
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
299 ft
·
7 sec
Toward MD 450: Bladensburg
8
Turn straight onto MD 450
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Annapolis Road
9
Turn left onto Quincy Place
46 ft
·
5 sec
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Quincy Place
10
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
11
Arrive at destination
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 15.9 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 31.8 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.9 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bladensburg, 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 31.8 miles and 46m.
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 Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from City of Baltimore, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from City of Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bladensburg, MD
The final approach into Bladensburg, 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 Bladensburg, 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
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
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.
Destination
Bladensburg, MD
Evening in Bladensburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 Bladensburg, MD covers 31.8 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Russell Street, Annapolis Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 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 $5.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Fayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from City of Baltimore, MD to Bladensburg, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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