Trip from Cresaptown, MD to Baltimore, MD

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

145.1 mi

234 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 39m ★

6 AM

2h 50m

8 AM

3h 12m

10 AM

2h 58m

12 PM

2h 56m

3 PM

2h 59m

5 PM

3h 11m

8 PM

2h 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 Cresaptown, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 145.1 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, National Freeway, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.01 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

72.6 miles from Cresaptown, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Cresaptown, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 145.1 miles and takes about 2h 50m, 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 71 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 124.3 miles in near I 70.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 145.1 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 124.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

124.3 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Baltimore

133.5 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

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 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...

133.7 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 91A Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

138.9 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

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 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washi...

139.1 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Towns Along This Route

Between Cresaptown, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Towson and Glen Burnie.

Towson

133.5 mi in | ~2h 30m

Glen Burnie

133.5 mi in | ~2h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	71 mi	1h 16m
National Freeway	38.5 mi	43m
I 70	15.6 mi	16m
Baltimore Beltway	4.7 mi	6m
McMullen Highway Southwest	4.7 mi	9m
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)	3.3 mi	3m
I 95	2.5 mi	3m
Russell Street	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 71 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Winchester Road Southwest

141 ft · 8 sec · Winchester Road Southwest

Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest

4.7 mi · 9 min · McMullen Highway Southwest

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Merge slight left onto National Freeway

39 mi · 43 min · National Freeway

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

66 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue straight

6.5 mi · 6 min

Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

9.1 mi · 9 min · Baltimore

Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Baltimore

Merge slight left

2.5 mi · 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

0.6 mi · 1 min · Russell Street North

Continue on Russell Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

Continue on South Paca Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Paca Street

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street

Turn left

282 ft · 26 sec

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

213 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

Arrive at your 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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 72.6 miles from Cresaptown, MD, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.6 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 14m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cresaptown, 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 Cresaptown, MD

This is one driving day of about 145.1 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cresaptown, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 71 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.6 mi from Cresaptown, MD · 1h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

73 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.6 miles from Cresaptown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71 miles.

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.

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 ~8 min detour Free near mile 95.1

View on nps.gov

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $20 near mile 80.1

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour $20 near mile 85.1

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 ~44 min detour Free near mile 95.1

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 110.1

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.01 one way

$48.02 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$26.27	$52.54
premium	$4.92	$28.12	$56.23
diesel	$5.64	$32.24	$64.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.5	$15.24	$6.96
Efficient EV	36.3	$12.70	$5.80
EV Truck/SUV	58	$20.31	$9.29

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 1 day ago

Origin

Cresaptown, MD

Morning in Cresaptown on Monday

Local time

8:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baltimore, MD

Morning in Baltimore on Monday

Local time

8:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

68°F

Washington, DC

73 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

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

2h 50m 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 Cresaptown, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 145.1 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, National Freeway, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 72.6 miles from Cresaptown, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.01 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Cresaptown, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Towson and Glen Burnie.

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Trip from Cresaptown, MD to Baltimore, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Baltimore, MD

National Parks Near This Route

Monocacy National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cresaptown, MD

Baltimore, MD

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 50m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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