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Trip from Clinton, MD to Baltimore, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

45.9 mi

74 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

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census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Clinton, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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, Capital Beltway, Branch Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.5 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.61 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

23 miles from Clinton, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Clinton, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m, 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 15 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 24.5 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 0.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 45.9 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward MD 5 North: Washington

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward MD 5 North: Washington
7
4.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

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 I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
8
19 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

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 22A Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Balt...
9
19.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washi...
6
45.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | East Fayette Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Clinton, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Baltimore North and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

College Park

4.4 mi in | ~6m

Baltimore North

19 mi in | ~26m

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

19.3 mi in | ~26m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 24.5 mi 33m
Capital Beltway 14.2 mi 19m
Branch Avenue 3.3 mi 3m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Woodyard Road 0.7 mi 1m
West Baltimore Street 0.6 mi 1m
South Paca Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Fayette Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 24.5 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, MD and Baltimore, MD.

1

Start on this road

43 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto MD 223

0.7 mi · 1 min · Woodyard Road
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward MD 5 North: Washington Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto MD 5

3.3 mi · 3 min · Branch Avenue
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 95; I 495

14 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 22A Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

24 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
14

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
15

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

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 23 miles from Clinton, MD, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.5 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 45.9 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 23 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baltimore, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Clinton, 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 Clinton, MD

This is one driving day of about 45.9 miles and 1h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, 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 24.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23 mi from Clinton, MD · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

23 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 45.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23 miles from Clinton, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Baltimore, MD

The final approach into Baltimore, 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 Baltimore, 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.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour $20 near mile 19
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.61 one way

$15.22 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.33 $16.67
premium $4.93 $8.90 $17.80
diesel $5.61 $10.13 $20.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.8 0 $4.82 $2.20
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84
EV Truck/SUV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 4 days ago

Origin

Clinton, MD

Late night in Clinton on Wednesday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baltimore, MD

Late night in Baltimore on Wednesday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°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

21 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

1h 6m 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 Clinton, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Branch Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 miles from Clinton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.61 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 11 significant decision points across 45.9 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clinton, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Baltimore North and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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