Trip from Drum Point, MD to Baltimore, MD

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

79.3 mi

128 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 56m

8 AM

2h 13m

10 AM

2h 2m

12 PM

2h 0m

3 PM

2h 3m

5 PM

2h 12m

8 PM

1h 51m

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

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Drum Point, MD

Yan Krukau

Trip Overview

This 79.3-mile drive from Drum Point, MD to Baltimore, MD is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with only about 18% of the journey on highways, making it a turn-heavy local experience. The estimated fuel cost for this stretch is around $13, which is quite budget-friendly. Given the relatively short duration and the nature of the drive, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. This route stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within Maryland.

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

39.7 miles from Drum Point, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a more engaged driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of high-speed travel. With only 18% of the drive on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads, following routes like South Solomons Island Road, South East Crain Highway, and Southern Maryland Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.3 miles on South Solomons Island Road. This profile suggests a journey where you'll be more aware of your surroundings and potentially navigating through various communities.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Solomons Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 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 3.9 miles in near MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 3.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road

Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

42.3 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 301 North: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 301 North: Baltimore

70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 97

Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

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 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

73 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7B Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

79.3 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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.

On the drive from Drum Point, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.

Towson

70.9 mi in | ~1h 41m | via I 97

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Solomons Island Road	15.3 mi	21m
South East Crain Highway	10.8 mi	15m
Southern Maryland Boulevard	10.2 mi	14m
I 97	10 mi	11m
North Solomons Island Road	9 mi	13m
Robert Crain Highway	7.1 mi	11m
Stephanie Roper Highway	4 mi	5m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	4 mi	5m

Longest stretch: South Solomons Island Road — 15.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on McMichaels Drive

41 ft · 4 sec · McMichaels Drive

Turn right onto Barreda Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Barreda Boulevard

Turn right onto MD 760

1.8 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

Enter roundabout onto MD 760

67 ft · 1 sec · Rousby Hall Road

Continue on MD 760

1.4 mi · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road

Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4

15 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on MD 2; MD 4

9.0 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MD 4

10 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MD 4

4.0 mi · 5 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward US 301 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 301

1.3 mi · 1 min · Crain Highway

Continue on US 301

11 mi · 15 min · South East Crain Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MD 3; MD 450

7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

Merge onto I 97

8.9 mi · 10 min · I 97

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97

Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 695

1.1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 7B Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto MD 295

4.0 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Trip Plan

For this 79.3-mile trip, flexibility is your best friend. Since it's a relatively short drive of under two hours, you can easily make it a same-day excursion. Leaving mid-morning might help you avoid the worst of any local traffic. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $13, but it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially since there are no specific stops noted. The longest stretch without turning is 15.3 miles, so be prepared to adjust your speed and focus frequently on local road conditions.

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 39.7 miles from Drum Point, MD, or about 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 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 17 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.7 miles or 58m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

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 Drum Point, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Drum Point, MD

This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Drum Point, MD.

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

The longest stretch is on South Solomons Island Road for about 15.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.7 mi from Drum Point, MD · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

40 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

Prince Frederick, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bowie, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Drum Point, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.15 one way

$26.29 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$14.40	$28.80
premium	$4.93	$15.38	$30.76
diesel	$5.61	$17.51	$35.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.8	$8.33	$3.81
Efficient EV	19.8	$6.94	$3.17
EV Truck/SUV	31.7	$11.10	$5.08

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

Drum Point, MD

Evening in Drum Point on Wednesday

Local time

7:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baltimore, MD

Evening in Baltimore on Wednesday

Local time

7:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

1 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

1h 56m 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 Drum Point, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 79.3 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Solomons Island Road, South East Crain Highway, Southern Maryland Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.7 miles from Drum Point, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.15 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.

On the drive from Drum Point, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.

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