Trip from Lonaconing, MD to City of Baltimore, MD

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Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

154.3 mi

248 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 51m ★

6 AM

3h 3m

8 AM

3h 26m

10 AM

3h 11m

12 PM

3h 9m

3 PM

3h 12m

5 PM

3h 25m

8 PM

2h 56m

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

The drive from Lonaconing, MD to City of Baltimore, MD covers 154.3 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, National Freeway, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.58 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

77.1 miles from Lonaconing, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Lonaconing, MD to City of Baltimore, MD covers 154.3 miles and takes about 3h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 71 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 133.5 miles in near I 70.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 154.3 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 133.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

133.5 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Baltimore

142.6 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

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 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...

142.8 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 91A Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

148.1 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

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 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washi...

148.3 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Lonaconing, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson and Glen Burnie.

Baltimore

133.5 mi in | ~2h 32m | via I 70

Towson

142.6 mi in | ~2h 42m

Glen Burnie

142.6 mi in | ~2h 42m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	71 mi	1h 16m
National Freeway	45.7 mi	51m
I 70	15.6 mi	16m
Baltimore Beltway	4.7 mi	6m
New Georges Creek Road Southwest	3.6 mi	5m
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)	3.3 mi	3m
I 95	2.5 mi	3m
Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 71 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Ayers Alley

94 ft · 8 sec · Ayers Alley

Turn right onto MD 36

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on MD 36

1.7 mi · 3 min · Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest

Continue on MD 36

0.3 mi · 40 sec · New Georges Creek Road Southwest

Turn right onto Paradise Street Southwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Paradise Street Southwest

Turn straight onto MD 36

3.3 mi · 5 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 68; US 40

46 mi · 51 min · National Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

Continue on I 70

66 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

6.5 mi · 6 min · I 70; US 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

9.1 mi · 9 min · I 70

Toward Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Exit 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 91A Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 695

4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 11A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

2.5 mi · 3 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 52 Toward Russell Street North Use the slight right lane.

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

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 77.1 miles from Lonaconing, MD, or about 1h 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.1 miles or 1h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 25m

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 Lonaconing, 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 Lonaconing, MD

This is one driving day of about 154.3 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lonaconing, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 71 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.1 mi from Lonaconing, MD · 1h 32m into the drive

capital city of the United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

77 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.1 miles from Lonaconing, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71 miles.

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

$25.58 one way

$51.16 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$28.02	$56.03
premium	$4.93	$29.92	$59.85
diesel	$5.61	$34.07	$68.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.3	$16.20	$7.41
Efficient EV	38.6	$13.50	$6.17
EV Truck/SUV	61.7	$21.60	$9.88

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Lonaconing, MD

Morning in Lonaconing on Wednesday

Local time

7:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Baltimore, MD

Morning in City of Baltimore on Wednesday

Local time

7:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Washington, DC

77 mi in

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

26 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

3h 2m 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 Lonaconing, MD to City of Baltimore, MD covers 154.3 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, National Freeway, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 77.1 miles from Lonaconing, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Lonaconing, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson and Glen Burnie.

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Trip from Lonaconing, 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

Lonaconing, MD

City of Baltimore, MD

Same local time

26 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 2m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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