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Trip from Nob Hill, MD to Deer Park, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

8 mi

13 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m ★

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

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Downtown Nob Hill, MD, MD

Nob Hill, MD

RDNE Stock project

Downtown Deer Park, MD, MD

Deer Park, MD

Muzin Kahraman

Trip Overview

This quick 8-mile journey from Nob Hill to Deer Park in Maryland takes about 16 minutes, making it a perfect, easy day trip. You'll primarily travel on Northwest Expressway, Deer Park Road, and Westminster Pike, with a 31% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is a very manageable $1. Since it's such a brief drive, there's no need for an overnight stay; you can easily complete this trip and return within a few hours. This route stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, offering a straightforward local drive.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending some faster highway segments with local road travel. About 31% of your journey will be on the Northwest Expressway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 2.4 miles. As you transition from the expressway to Deer Park Road and Westminster Pike, the character of the drive will likely shift to a more local feel. This blend means you won't be stuck in monotonous highway driving for too long, offering a bit of variety as you cover the short distance.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

705 ft 629 ft

Total Climb

140 ft

Total Descent

162 ft

Highest Point

705 ft

~3.4 mi in

Elevation Range

75 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (Woodfield Court): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward Gorse Mill Road, Woodfield Court, Brian Daniel Court

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Gorse Mill Road, Woodfield Court, Brian...
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Woodfield Court

Turn left onto Woodfield Court

Navigation decision point

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 795 / Northwest Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 795 / Northwest Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward Franklin Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward Franklin Boulevard
6
4.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | Red Brook Boulevard

Turn right onto Red Brook Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northwest Expressway 2.4 mi 3m
Deer Park Road 2.1 mi 4m
Westminster Pike 1 mi 1m
Church Road 0.8 mi 1m
Berrymans Lane 0.4 mi 1m
Red Brook Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Nob Hill Park Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Nicodemus Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Northwest Expressway — 2.4 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nob Hill, MD and Deer Park, MD.

1

Start on this road

88 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Earlton Court

62 ft · 7 sec · Earlton Court
3

Turn left onto Nob Hill Park Drive

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Nob Hill Park Drive
4

Take the ramp

112 ft · 5 sec
5

Merge onto MD 140

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Westminster Pike
6

Take the exit

188 ft · 5 sec
Toward Gorse Mill Road, Woodfield Court, Brian Daniel Court
7

Turn straight onto Old Westminster Pike

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Old Westminster Pike
8

Turn left onto Woodfield Court

193 ft · 16 sec · Woodfield Court
9

Turn left onto MD 140

0.7 mi · 1 min · Westminster Pike
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 795

2.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 7 Toward Franklin Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto Nicodemus Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Nicodemus Road
13

Turn right onto Red Brook Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Red Brook Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on Red Run Boulevard

430 ft · 12 sec · Red Run Boulevard
15

Turn right onto Church Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Church Road
16

Turn left onto Berrymans Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Berrymans Lane
17

Turn left onto Deer Park Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Deer Park Road
18

Turn left onto Dolfield Road

39 ft · 1 sec · Dolfield Road
19

Arrive at destination

Dolfield Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.33 one way

$2.65 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.45 $2.91
premium $4.93 $1.55 $3.10
diesel $5.61 $1.77 $3.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.84 $0.38
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 16, 2026

Origin

Nob Hill, MD

Evening in Nob Hill on Friday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

W 7 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Deer Park, MD

Evening in Deer Park on Friday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

W 7 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

16m 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 Nob Hill, MD to Deer Park, MD covers 8 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northwest Expressway, Deer Park Road, Westminster Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4 miles from Nob Hill, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.33 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 8 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (Woodfield Court): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Nob Hill, MD to Deer Park, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 629 ft to 705 ft elevation with about 140 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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