Origin
University Park, MD
Morning in University Park on Saturday
Local time
7:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from University Park, MD to Baltimore, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
University Park, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from University Park, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 32.5 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Baltimore Avenue, Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
Full guide →Slices of American history are around every corner in Baltimore. Maryland's largest city is a gritty old seaport town that's perhaps most famous as the site of Fort McHenry, where, at the height of the War of 1812, the sight of a tattered but defiant American flag flying over the harbor, despite a furious British bombardment, inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that was later adapted into the U.S. national anthem "Star-Spangled Banner". Nowadays, Baltimore's nonstop nightlife, temperate climate, tradition of hospitality (they don't call this place "Charm City" for nothing), and cultural attractions — not to mention its prime location on the juncture of Chesapeake Bay — made it one of the major tourist destinations of the Mid-Atlantic region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 32.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Baltimore Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.3 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 12 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 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Baltimore Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 1 / Baltimore Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1 / Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 1 / Baltimore Avenue
Turn left onto US 1 / Baltimore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silv...
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I-95 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I-95 North: Baltimore
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
32.5 mi into trip
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~48m 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.
Between University Park, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Russell Street North.
Silver Spring
3.5 mi in
|
~10m
Russell Street North
29.9 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 25.3 mi | 30m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 3.3 mi | 9m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Capital Beltway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Queens Chapel Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Paca Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 25.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on Queens Chapel Road
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Queens Chapel Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
3.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 95; I 495
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Capital Beltway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
25 mi
·
30 min
·
I 95
Toward I-95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 52
Toward Russell Street North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
11
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
12
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.3 mi from University Park, MD · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from University Park, 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
$5.39 one way
$10.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Saturday
Local time
7:36 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 University Park, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 32.5 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Baltimore Avenue, 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 16.3 miles from University Park, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.39 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 8 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1 / Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between University Park, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Russell Street North.
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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