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Trip from Kingstown, MD to Baltimore, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

67.2 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

Downtown Kingstown, MD, MD

Kingstown, MD

Carly Dernetz

Trip Overview

The drive from Kingstown, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Church Hill Road, North Liberty Street, Centreville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

33.6 miles from Kingstown, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 67.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Church Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Kingstown, MD to Baltimore, MD is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingstown, MD to Baltimore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Church Hill Road
North Liberty Street
Centreville Road
US 301 South
Blue Star Memorial Highway
MD 2 North
Governor Ritchie Highway
I 695

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Church Hill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fey Road

161 ft · 15 sec · Fey Road
2

Turn left onto Church Hill Road

14 mi · 21 min · Church Hill Road
3

Continue on North Liberty Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Liberty Street
4

Continue on Centreville Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Centreville Road
5

Take the ramp right toward US 301 South

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 301 South
6

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

25 mi · 34 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
7

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

0.4 mi · 50 sec · MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
8

Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

8.0 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

0.1 mi · 18 sec · MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
10

Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 97 North: Baltimore
13

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 3 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
15

Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
16

Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

0.3 mi · 43 sec · MD 295 North: North Baltimore
17

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

4.0 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
18

Continue on Russell Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
19

Continue on South Paca Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Paca Street
20

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
21

Turn left

282 ft · 26 sec
22

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

213 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 33.6 miles from Kingstown, MD, or about 42m into the drive.

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 15 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.6 miles or 42m 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 12m

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 Kingstown, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kingstown, MD

This is one driving day of about 67.2 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Kingstown, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.6 mi from Kingstown, MD · 42m into the drive

city in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Annapolis, MD

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.

Popular next leg

Annapolis, MD to Baltimore, MD

30.4 mi · 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Chestertown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Annapolis, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Kingstown, 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

$11.14 one way

$22.28 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.20 $24.40
premium $4.93 $13.03 $26.07
diesel $5.61 $14.84 $29.67

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 · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.06 $3.23
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.88 $2.69
EV Truck/SUV 26.9 0 $9.41 $4.30

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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

Kingstown, MD

Late night in Kingstown on Thursday

Local time

12:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baltimore, MD

Late night in Baltimore on Thursday

Local time

12:59 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

1 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 24m 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 Kingstown, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Hill Road, North Liberty Street, Centreville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 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 $11.14 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.
The drive from Kingstown, MD to Baltimore, MD is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kingstown, MD to Baltimore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingstown, MD to Baltimore, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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