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Trip from Scaggsville, MD to Baltimore, MD

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

31m

Distance

22.2 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

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Downtown Scaggsville, MD, MD

Scaggsville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Scaggsville, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 22.2 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, MD 216, Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 31m highway drive covering 22.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and MD 216. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.2 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 16.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and MD 216. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MD 216.

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 22.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (MD 216): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 216

Enter roundabout onto MD 216

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.6 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward Russell Street North

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward Russell Street North
6
22.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | East Fayette Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Scaggsville, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Russell Street North along the way.

Russell Street North

19.6 mi in | ~25m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 16.2 mi 19m
MD 216 3 mi 4m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
West Baltimore Street 0.6 mi 1m
South Paca Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Fayette Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 16.2 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scaggsville, MD and Baltimore, MD.

1

Start on MD 216

0.2 mi · 19 sec · MD 216
2

Enter roundabout onto MD 216

466 ft · 8 sec · MD 216
3

Continue on MD 216

0.3 mi · 31 sec · MD 216
4

Enter roundabout onto MD 216

157 ft · 2 sec · MD 216
5

Continue on MD 216

2.3 mi · 3 min · MD 216
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 95

16 mi · 19 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 52 Toward Russell Street North Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
13

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
14

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.68 one way

$7.36 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.03 $8.06
premium $4.93 $4.31 $8.61
diesel $5.61 $4.90 $9.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.07
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.94 $0.89
EV Truck/SUV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Scaggsville, MD

Late night in Scaggsville on Friday

Local time

1:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baltimore, MD

Late night in Baltimore on Friday

Local time

1:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 8 to 12 mph 2% chance 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

17 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

31m 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 Scaggsville, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 22.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, MD 216, Russell 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 11.1 miles from Scaggsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.68 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 22.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (MD 216): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Scaggsville, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Russell Street North along the way.

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