Origin
Maryland City, MD
Night in Maryland City on Sunday
Local time
10:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryland City, MD to Baltimore, MD
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryland City, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Maryland City and Baltimore, this 20-mile trip is an efficient option that takes approximately 33 minutes. You will primarily utilize the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Russell Street, and West Baltimore Street to navigate through this Northeast corridor. Since the total drive is quite short, you can easily complete this as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should be sufficient for the journey. It is a highly practical route for travelers who value speed and direct access between these two Maryland locations.
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
10 miles from Maryland City, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 80% of your travel occurs on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16 miles along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, allowing for steady progress before you transition into local streets. Because the route is dominated by highway driving, it lacks the technical challenges of winding backroads or the monotony of a long-haul interstate grind. As you approach your destination, the transition from the Parkway onto Russell Street and West Baltimore Street shifts the pace from a fast-moving highway flow to a standard urban driving environment.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Russell Street. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Wye Mills South.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Wye Mills South): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Red Clay Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (MD 198 / Laurel Fort Meade Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Wye Mills South
Turn right onto Wye Mills South
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Red Clay Road
Turn sharp left onto Red Clay Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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MD 198 / Laurel Fort Meade Road
Turn right onto MD 198 / Laurel Fort Meade Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the ramp toward North Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington Parkway North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward North Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington Pa...
6
19.9 mi into trip
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~33m 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 Maryland City, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway North along the way.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway North
1.6 mi in
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~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 16 mi | 22m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Fort Meade Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Yellow Springs South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Paca Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Red Clay Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wye Mills South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 16 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland City, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on Vale Summit South
458 ft
·
22 sec
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Vale Summit South
2
Turn right onto Wye Mills South
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
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Wye Mills South
3
Turn left onto Yellow Springs South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Yellow Springs South
4
At end of road, turn right onto Crumpton South
325 ft
·
19 sec
·
Crumpton South
5
Turn left onto Old Line Avenue
218 ft
·
10 sec
·
Old Line Avenue
6
Turn right onto Greensboro South
263 ft
·
13 sec
·
Greensboro South
7
Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Annapolis Road
8
Turn sharp left onto Red Clay Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Red Clay Road
9
Turn right onto MD 198
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Fort Meade Road
Use the none lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward North Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington Parkway North
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the none lane.
15
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
16
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 20-mile drive with zero required stops, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your schedule. You can easily complete the trip in under 40 minutes, making it ideal for those who prefer to keep their travel time minimal. While no formal breaks are necessary, keep an eye on traffic patterns when transitioning from the Parkway into the city streets. To ensure a smooth arrival, check your fuel levels before departing Maryland City, as the $3 estimated cost is low enough that you likely won't need to refuel mid-trip. Use the short duration to your benefit by planning your departure around peak congestion hours to maintain that 33-minute travel time.
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 10 miles from Maryland City, MD, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 20 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
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 Maryland City, 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 Maryland City, MD
This is one driving day of about 20 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maryland City, 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 16 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10 mi from Maryland City, MD · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10 miles from Maryland City, 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
$3.31 one way
$6.62 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
10:16 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
2 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
33m 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 Maryland City, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 20 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Russell Street, West Baltimore 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 10 miles from Maryland City, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.31 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 20 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Wye Mills South): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Red Clay Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (MD 198 / Laurel Fort Meade Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Maryland City, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway North along the way.
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