Origin
Woodsboro, MD
Afternoon in Woodsboro on Friday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodsboro, 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
1h
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodsboro, MD
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Trip Overview
This 53.4-mile drive from Woodsboro, Maryland, to Baltimore, Maryland, is a straightforward, one-day trip that can be completed in about 1 hour. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Liberty Road, Woodsboro Road, and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is $9, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. Given its short duration and local road focus, this route is best suited for a single-day adventure rather than requiring an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entire 53.4 miles; this route has a 0% highway share. The journey is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, meaning you'll be actively engaged behind the wheel. There isn't a significant longest uninterrupted stretch to note, as the nature of the drive keeps you consistently navigating through various local thoroughfares. You'll experience a consistent local road feel throughout the entire hour-long trip, without any stretches of high-speed highway driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Liberty Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodsboro, MD to Baltimore, MD is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodsboro, MD to Baltimore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Road | — | — |
| Woodsboro Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| Green Valley Road | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Baltimore | — | — |
| I 695 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Liberty Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodsboro, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on South Main Street
20 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Liberty Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Liberty Road
3
Continue on Woodsboro Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodsboro Road
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Walnut Street
6
Continue on Green Valley Road
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Green Valley Road
7
Turn left onto I 70 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 70 East
8
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
13 min
9
Continue straight
6.5 mi
·
6 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Baltimore
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
13
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Baltimore
16
Merge slight left
2.5 mi
·
3 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Russell Street North
18
Continue on Russell Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
19
Continue on South Paca Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Paca Street
20
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
21
Turn left
282 ft
·
26 sec
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Woodsboro, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Woodsboro, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
The final approach into 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
$8.85 one way
$17.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.36 | $20.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Baltimore, MD
Afternoon in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
27 mi in
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
25 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 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 Woodsboro, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Liberty Road, Woodsboro Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Woodsboro, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.85 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.
The drive from Woodsboro, MD to Baltimore, MD is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodsboro, MD to Baltimore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodsboro, MD to Baltimore, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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