Origin
Seat Pleasant, MD
Morning in Seat Pleasant on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seat Pleasant, MD to Baltimore, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seat Pleasant, MD
Waldemar Brandt
Trip Overview
This 35.2-mile drive from Seat Pleasant, MD, to Baltimore, MD, is a quick trip designed for a single day. You can expect to reach your destination in about 52 minutes, making it an easy out-and-back or a simple transfer. With a projected fuel cost of around $6, it's an economical option for getting between these two Northeast region locations. The route is predominantly highway-focused, offering a straightforward journey. Since it's so short, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing and can easily fit it into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Primarily a highway-focused drive, 87% of this route utilizes major roadways, ensuring a fast-paced journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.2 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. You'll experience mostly high-speed travel, with segments on Eastern Avenue Northeast and Russell Street connecting you to your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares.
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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Eastern Avenue Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Kenilworth Avenue.
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 9 decision points packed into just 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Kenilworth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Kenilworth Avenue
Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Merge onto MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Baltimore
6
35.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
East Fayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 30.2 mi | 41m |
| Eastern Avenue Northeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kenilworth Avenue Freeway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Paca Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kenilworth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 30.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seat Pleasant, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on MD 704
525 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
2
Continue on MD 704
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
3
Turn slight right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
377 ft
·
9 sec
Toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North
6
Merge onto MD 201
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Baltimore
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
30 mi
·
41 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Seat Pleasant, MD · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Seat Pleasant, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Baltimore, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Baltimore, MD
Morning in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
52m 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 Seat Pleasant, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 35.2 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Eastern Avenue Northeast, 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 17.6 miles from Seat Pleasant, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.84 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 9 decision points packed into just 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Kenilworth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Seat Pleasant, MD to Baltimore, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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