Trip from Kingstown, MD to City of Baltimore, MD

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Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

67.1 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

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

This 67.1-mile drive from Kingstown, MD, to the City of Baltimore, MD, is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 40 minutes. You'll primarily follow the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Church Hill Road, and Governor Ritchie Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route is budget-friendly for a short excursion. The drive offers a practical connection between Maryland's Northeast region and the major urban center of Baltimore. Given its relatively short duration, it’s perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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

33.5 miles from Kingstown, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 67.1-mile journey, with only 13% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.6 miles along the Blue Star Memorial Highway. This suggests a route that involves navigating more local roads and intersections rather than a continuous, high-speed journey. The character of the drive will likely shift between more open highway segments and slower, more intricate local road sections as you progress toward Baltimore.

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

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.6 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 41.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 67.1 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 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.6 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

41.9 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...

51.6 mi into trip | ~1h 17m 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

55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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

58.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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

60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Kingstown, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.

Severna Park

41.9 mi in | ~1h 1m

Towson

58.6 mi in | ~1h 26m | via I 97

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	24.6 mi	34m
Church Hill Road	14.5 mi	21m
Governor Ritchie Highway	8 mi	12m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	4 mi	5m
I 97	3.8 mi	4m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway	3.8 mi	5m
Centreville Road	1.8 mi	2m
Arundel Expressway	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 24.6 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingstown, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.

Start on Fey Road

161 ft · 15 sec · Fey Road

Turn left onto MD 213

14 mi · 21 min · Church Hill Road

Continue on MD 213

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Liberty Street

Continue on MD 213

1.8 mi · 2 min · Centreville Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 301 South

Merge onto US 301

25 mi · 34 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 2

8.0 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

Merge onto MD 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

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.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 13B Toward I 97 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 97

2.7 mi · 3 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

This 1 hour and 40-minute drive is easily accomplished in a single day, so you have the flexibility to leave when you please. Consider departing earlier in the morning to avoid potential traffic as you approach Baltimore. With no designated stops, you can plan for brief breaks as needed, perhaps grabbing a quick bite or stretching your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $11 for the 67.1 miles. A practical tip: familiarize yourself with the Governor Ritchie Highway section before you depart, as it can be a busy artery leading into the city.

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 33.5 miles from Kingstown, MD, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.6 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 67.1 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.5 miles or 50m 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 24m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kingstown, 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 Kingstown, MD

This is one driving day of about 67.1 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingstown, 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 Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 24.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.5 mi from Kingstown, MD · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

34 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 67.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Kingstown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Baltimore, MD

The final approach into City of 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 City of 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

$11.12 one way

$22.25 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.18	$24.37
premium	$4.93	$13.01	$26.03
diesel	$5.61	$14.81	$29.63

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: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.1	$7.05	$3.22
Efficient EV	16.8	$5.87	$2.68
EV Truck/SUV	26.8	$9.39	$4.29

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

Kingstown, MD

Late night in Kingstown on Wednesday

Local time

2:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Baltimore, MD

Late night in City of Baltimore on Wednesday

Local time

2:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 mph 13% chance 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

27 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kingstown, MD to City of Baltimore, MD covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Church Hill Road, Governor Ritchie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from Kingstown, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.12 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.

Between Kingstown, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.

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Trip from Kingstown, MD to City of Baltimore, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in City of Baltimore, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kingstown, MD

City of Baltimore, MD

Same local time

27 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 40m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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