Origin
Hyattsville, MD
Night in Hyattsville on Sunday
Local time
10:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hyattsville, MD to Baltimore, MD
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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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 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hyattsville, MD
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Trip Overview
For a quick trip between Hyattsville and Baltimore, you are looking at a 32.1-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to navigate the Northeast corridor. You will primarily utilize the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, East-West Highway, and Russell Street to complete the transit. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a change of pace, the efficiency of this highway-focused drive makes it a straightforward choice for any traveler.
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
16 miles from Hyattsville, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed experience, as 84% of this drive is spent on highways. The route features a significant 26.9-mile uninterrupted stretch along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, allowing for a steady rhythm behind the wheel. While the initial segments involve navigating local roads like the East-West Highway, the transition to the parkway creates a focused, efficient commute. You will find that the personality of the drive is strictly functional and highway-oriented rather than a winding, scenic backroad. Once you reach the final approach via Russell Street, the character shifts from open highway cruising to the urban environment of your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 26.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and East-West Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Queensbury Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (Queensbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Queensbury Road
Turn right onto Queensbury Road
Navigation decision point
7
3 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the ramp toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North, Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway Nor...
5
3.2 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
31.4 mi into trip
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~47m in
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West Baltimore Street
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
32 mi into trip
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~49m in
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East Fayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Hyattsville, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore-Washington International Airport along the way.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport
3 mi in
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~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 26.9 mi | 37m |
| East-West Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Riverdale Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 42nd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Queensbury Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Paca Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 26.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyattsville, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on Kennedy Street
119 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kennedy Street
2
Turn right onto 42nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
42nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Queensbury Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Queensbury Road
4
Turn left onto US 1
411 ft
·
6 sec
·
Baltimore Avenue
5
Turn right onto MD 410
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on MD 410
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Road
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North, Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27 mi
·
37 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the none lane.
12
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
13
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 50-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning around peak traffic on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway is always a smart move. There are no mandatory stops required for this 32.1-mile distance, so you can easily complete the trip in one go. Keep your fuel gauge in mind before you head out, as the $5 cost estimate assumes a direct transit. Since the majority of your time will be spent on high-speed stretches, ensure your vehicle is prepared for consistent highway cruising. If you want to make the most of your day, prioritize a departure that avoids the heaviest commuter congestion to keep your travel time closer to the estimated 50-minute mark.
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 16 miles from Hyattsville, MD, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.9 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 32.1 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
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 Hyattsville, 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 Hyattsville, MD
This is one driving day of about 32.1 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hyattsville, 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 26.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Hyattsville, MD · 25m 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 32.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Hyattsville, 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
$5.31 one way
$10.62 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
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
Baltimore, MD
Night in Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
10:35 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
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
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 Hyattsville, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 32.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, East-West Highway, Russell Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from Hyattsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.31 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Queensbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hyattsville, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore-Washington International Airport along the way.
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