Origin
Rosemont, MD
Late night in Rosemont on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosemont, MD to Hamilton, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosemont, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Rosemont, MD to Hamilton, MD covers 12 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Annapolis Road, Pulaski Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Rosemont, MD to Hamilton, MD covers 12 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 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 1.9 miles in near MD 648 / Annapolis Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 12 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (MD 648 / Annapolis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Russell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 648 / Annapolis Road
Turn left onto MD 648 / Annapolis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Russell Street
Turn left onto Russell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: New York
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61
Toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Annapolis Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Pulaski Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Michigan Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rosedale Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Russell Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 7.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosemont, MD and Hamilton, MD.
1
Start on Michigan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto MD 648
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Annapolis Road
3
Turn right onto MD 648
200 ft
·
10 sec
·
Waterview Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto MD 648
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Annapolis Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Russell Street
251 ft
·
8 sec
·
Russell Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
515 ft
·
12 sec
Toward MD 295 North
7
Merge onto MD 295
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: New York
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 61
Toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Highway
13
Turn left onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Hamilton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
15
Turn left
34 ft
·
2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hamilton, MD
Late night in Hamilton on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
15 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
21m 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 Rosemont, MD to Hamilton, MD covers 12 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Annapolis Road, Pulaski Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Rosemont, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.99 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 12 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (MD 648 / Annapolis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Russell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rosemont, MD to Hamilton, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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