Origin
Lake Shore, MD
Afternoon in Lake Shore on Thursday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Shore, MD to Baltimore, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Shore, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 21.8 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paul T, Arundel Expressway, I 97 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Paul T 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lake Shore, MD to Baltimore, MD is easy. At 31m 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 Lake Shore, MD to Baltimore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paul T | — | — |
| Arundel Expressway | — | — |
| I 97 North | — | — |
| I 695 West | — | — |
| Baltimore Beltway | — | — |
| MD 295 North | — | — |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | — | — |
| Russell Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Paul T
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Shore, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on Mountain Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Road
2
Turn left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Arundel Expressway
4
Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 97 North: Baltimore
6
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
8
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
9
Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
MD 295 North: North Baltimore
10
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
11
Continue on Russell Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
12
Continue on South Paca Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Paca Street
13
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
14
Turn left
282 ft
·
26 sec
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Baltimore on Thursday
Local time
2:41 PM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 Lake Shore, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 21.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Paul T, Arundel Expressway, I 97 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Lake Shore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 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 Lake Shore, MD to Baltimore, MD is easy. At 31m 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 Lake Shore, MD to Baltimore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Shore, MD to Baltimore, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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