Origin
Ridgely, MD
Afternoon in Ridgely on Thursday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgely, MD to City of Baltimore, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgely, MD
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City of Baltimore, MD
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Trip Overview
This 62-mile drive from Ridgely, Maryland, to Baltimore, Maryland, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Ocean Gateway, Governor Ritchie Highway, and Queen Anne Highway, with about 14% of the journey on higher-speed roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $10, making it an economical option. This route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience, so expect a more engaging journey than a straight interstate cruise. Given its relatively short length and straightforward nature, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31 miles from Ridgely, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 62 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a driving experience that feels more like a connected series of local roads than a highway haul. With only 14% of the route on highways, you'll be navigating a more intimate, turn-heavy profile for much of the 62 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.1 miles along Ocean Gateway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to local roads. This road personality suggests a journey where you'll be more aware of your surroundings and potentially encounter more varied speed limits and traffic patterns as you progress toward Baltimore.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62 miles you will encounter 19 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 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
36.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
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 27B
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Par...
7
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 100 West
7
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13B
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
8
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
I 97
Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
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 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
7
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7B
Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ridgely, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.
Severna Park
36.9 mi in
|
~53m
Towson
53.5 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via I 97
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 26.1 mi | 36m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 8 mi | 12m |
| Queen Anne Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
| I 97 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Ridgely Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Arundel Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 26.1 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgely, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on East Bell Street
18 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Bell Street
2
Turn left onto MD 312
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto MD 312; MD 480
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
6th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on MD 312; MD 480
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ridgely Road
5
Take the ramp
348 ft
·
9 sec
6
Merge onto MD 404
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Shore Highway
7
Continue on MD 404
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
8
Take the exit
527 ft
·
14 sec
9
Merge onto US 50
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 27B
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MD 2
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
13
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 West
Use the slight left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 13B
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 97
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto I 97
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 97
Exit 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 695
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 7B
Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto MD 295
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
25
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
26
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1-hour and 32-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, though an early departure can help you beat any local traffic. With only 62 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $10, you won't need many stops for gas or extensive breaks. The turn-heavy nature of this route means paying close attention to navigation and road signs is key, especially as you approach the city. A specific tip for this drive: be mindful of the transitions between the different main roads like Ocean Gateway and Governor Ritchie Highway, as these are often where speed limits and traffic flow can change noticeably.
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 31 miles from Ridgely, MD, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31 miles or 45m 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 16m
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 Ridgely, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ridgely, MD
This is one driving day of about 62 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Ridgely, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 26.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Ridgely, MD · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Ridgely, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.28 one way
$20.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.02 | $24.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
City of Baltimore, MD
Afternoon in City of Baltimore on Thursday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 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 32m 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 Ridgely, MD to City of Baltimore, MD covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Governor Ritchie Highway, Queen Anne Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 miles from Ridgely, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.28 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 62 miles you will encounter 19 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 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ridgely, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.
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