Origin
Deer Park, MD
Late night in Deer Park on Friday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Park, MD to Carrollwood, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.8 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
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Park, MD
Muzin Kahraman
Trip Overview
The drive from Deer Park, MD to Carrollwood, MD covers 31.8 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore Beltway, Northwest Expressway, Eastern Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on Baltimore Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 31.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 695 East: Towson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 695 East: Towson
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Aberdeen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward US 40 East: Aberdeen
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward MD 700
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 700
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 17.7 mi | 24m |
| Northwest Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Martin Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lakeside Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pulaski Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Dolfield Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Carroll Island Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Beltway
— 17.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park, MD and Carrollwood, MD.
1
Start on Dolfield Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Dolfield Road
2
Turn right onto Lakeside Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeside Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Owings Mills Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Owings Mills Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 795 South: Baltimore
5
Merge onto I 795
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Expressway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 695 East: Towson
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 695
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 35B
Toward US 40 East: Aberdeen
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 40
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Highway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward MD 700
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on MD 700
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Boulevard
13
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward MD 150 East: Chase
14
Turn straight onto MD 150
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right
152 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn slight right onto Carroll Island Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Carroll Island Road
17
Turn slight right onto Nollmeyer Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Nollmeyer Road
18
Turn right onto Dublin Hill Road
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dublin Hill Road
19
Arrive at destination
Dublin Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Deer Park, MD · 24m 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 Deer Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carrollwood, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Carrollwood, 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
$5.27 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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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
Carrollwood, MD
Late night in Carrollwood on Friday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
34 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
49m 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 Deer Park, MD to Carrollwood, MD covers 31.8 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore Beltway, Northwest Expressway, Eastern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Deer Park, 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Deer Park, MD to Carrollwood, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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