Trip from Greensboro, MD to Baltimore, MD

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

66.5 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

Downtown Greensboro, MD, MD

Greensboro, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Greensboro to Baltimore, you can expect a straightforward 66.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 39 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning there is no need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $11, it is an affordable excursion for those traveling within the Northeast region of Maryland. You will spend most of your time navigating local roads rather than major interstates, providing a more grounded feel to the drive. Whether you are heading to the city for business or leisure, this path offers a direct link between the two areas without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.

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

33.2 miles from Greensboro, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between various regional roads. While highway travel accounts for only 13% of the trip, you will encounter a mix of winding segments and manageable stretches. The longest uninterrupted portion of the journey occurs on Ocean Gateway, which spans 26.1 miles and offers the most consistent driving experience. Outside of that stretch, your route will rely heavily on Ridgely Road and Governor Ritchie Highway. Because the road character shifts frequently, you should be prepared for a drive that requires more active steering than a standard interstate commute.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 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 41.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 66.5 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 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

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41.3 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

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 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Par...
7
51 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward MD 100 West
7
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13B Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
8
58 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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
7
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Greensboro, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.

Severna Park

41.3 mi in | ~1h 1m

Towson

58 mi in | ~1h 25m | via I 97

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ocean Gateway 26.1 mi 36m
Governor Ritchie Highway 8 mi 12m
Ridgely Road 6.9 mi 12m
Queen Anne Highway 6.2 mi 8m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 4 mi 5m
I 97 3.8 mi 4m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway 3.8 mi 5m
Arundel Expressway 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ocean Gateway — 26.1 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 314

137 ft · 10 sec · East Sunset Avenue
2

Turn left onto MD 480

0.4 mi · 38 sec · South Main Street
3

Continue on MD 480

4.1 mi · 7 min · Ridgely Road
4

Continue on MD 480

0.9 mi · 1 min · 6th Street
Use the none lane.
5

Continue on MD 312; MD 480

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ridgely Road
6

Take the ramp

348 ft · 9 sec
7

Merge onto MD 404

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Shore Highway
8

Continue on MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
9

Take the exit

527 ft · 14 sec
10

Merge onto US 50

26 mi · 36 min · Ocean Gateway
Use the none lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto MD 2

8.0 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
Use the none lane.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
14

Merge onto MD 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
15

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100

3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 West Use the slight left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 13B Toward I 97 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 97

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 97
Use the none lane.
18

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.
19

Merge onto I 695

1.1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 7B Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto MD 295

4.0 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the none lane.
25

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
26

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
27

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that best suits your schedule without needing to plan for overnight stops. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid traveling during peak congestion hours to ensure a smoother experience behind the wheel. Keep in mind that because you are primarily on local roads, your pace may fluctuate more than it would on a major expressway. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for the $11 fuel investment before you head out, as services may be less frequent on the smaller segments of the drive. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert when transitioning between Ocean Gateway and the local highways, as the change in road type can be sudden.

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 33.2 miles from Greensboro, MD, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 66.5 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.2 miles or 49m 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 23m

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 Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, MD

This is one driving day of about 66.5 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greensboro, 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 Ocean Gateway for about 26.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.2 mi from Greensboro, MD · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

33 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 66.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Greensboro, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.00 one way

$22.01 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $12.04 $24.08
premium $4.92 $12.89 $25.77
diesel $5.64 $14.77 $29.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $6.98 $3.19
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.31 $4.26

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 12 hours ago

Origin

Greensboro, MD

Evening in Greensboro on Sunday

Local time

7:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baltimore, MD

Evening in Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

7:49 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 39m 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 Greensboro, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Governor Ritchie Highway, Ridgely Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Greensboro, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.00 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 18 significant decision points across 66.5 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 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Greensboro, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.

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