Origin
Adelphi, MD
Late night in Adelphi on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adelphi, MD to City of Baltimore, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adelphi, MD
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City of Baltimore, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Adelphi to Baltimore, you are looking at a quick 30.3-mile journey that typically takes about 42 minutes. This Maryland-based drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it remains a very affordable trek between these two Northeast locations. You will primarily navigate via I-95, supplemented by segments on Powder Mill Road and Riggs Road. Because this route is so straightforward, it functions best as a simple, direct connection between the two points rather than a multi-day sightseeing adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 22.1 mi | 26m |
| Powder Mill Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Riggs Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 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
— 22.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adelphi, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on MD 212
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Riggs Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on MD 212
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Powder Mill Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 North
5
Merge onto I 95
22 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 30.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 95 North
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
30.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
East Fayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
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
City of Baltimore, MD
Late night in City of Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
4:02 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
1 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
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 73% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major roads. The journey settles into a rhythm quickly, featuring a significant 22.1-mile stretch on I-95 that serves as the backbone of the trip. While the start involves local transitions on Powder Mill and Riggs Roads, the character of the drive shifts rapidly once you merge onto the interstate. It is a functional, efficient transit route rather than a winding scenic byway, designed for speed and directness. You should be prepared for a consistent flow of traffic, as the interstate portion dominates the majority of the 30.3-mile distance.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Powder Mill Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 30.3 miles you will encounter 7 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 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Adelphi, MD to City of Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Russell Street North along the way.
Russell Street North
27.6 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Baltimore, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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