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Trip from Arbutus, 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

17m

Distance

6.3 mi

10 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m

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

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census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Arbutus, MD

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city in Maryland, United States

City of Baltimore, MD

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Trip Overview

This short 6.3-mile drive from Arbutus, MD, to the City of Baltimore, MD, will take you an estimated 17 minutes to complete. As both locations are within the Northeast region and the state of Maryland, you'll stay within familiar territory. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this trip is easily manageable. It's an ideal local drive, perfect for a single day trip without the need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Wilkens Avenue and West Pratt Street, offering a straightforward journey within the urban landscape.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Wilkens Avenue 2.2 mi 5m
West Pratt Street 1.2 mi 3m
Leeds Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Southwestern Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
West Baltimore Street 0.6 mi 1m
Seven Oaks Road 0.3 mi <1m
South Paca Street 0.2 mi <1m
Shelbourne Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Wilkens Avenue — 2.2 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arbutus, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.

1

Start on Shelbourne Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Shelbourne Road
2

Turn right onto Seven Oaks Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Seven Oaks Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto Greystone Road

446 ft · 20 sec · Greystone Road
4

Turn left onto Leeds Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Leeds Avenue
5

Continue on Leeds Avenue

80 ft · 9 sec · Leeds Avenue
6

Turn left onto US 1

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southwestern Boulevard
7

Continue on US 1

2.2 mi · 5 min · Wilkens Avenue
8

Enter roundabout onto South Mount Street

116 ft · 3 sec · South Mount Street
9

Continue on South Mount Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · South Mount Street
10

Turn right onto West Pratt Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · West Pratt Street
11

Turn left onto MD 295

0.2 mi · 29 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
14

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
15

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Seven Oaks Road

Turn right onto Seven Oaks Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Greystone Road

At end of road, turn right onto Greystone Road

Navigation decision point

6
5.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | MD 295 / South Paca Street

Turn left onto MD 295 / South Paca Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
5.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | West Baltimore Street

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
6.2 mi into trip | ~17m 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

$1.04 one way

$2.09 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.14 $2.29
premium $4.93 $1.22 $2.44
diesel $5.61 $1.39 $2.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.9 0 $0.66 $0.30
Efficient EV 1.6 0 $0.55 $0.25
EV Truck/SUV 2.5 0 $0.88 $0.40

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Arbutus, MD

Morning in Arbutus on Sunday

Local time

7:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

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Live forecast

Destination

City of Baltimore, MD

Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

7:59 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

17m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this short 6.3-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.2 miles on Wilkens Avenue. This suggests a journey punctuated by frequent intersections and changes in direction, characteristic of navigating through developed areas rather than open highways. The route's profile indicates a more engaged driving experience, requiring attention to local traffic patterns and signals as you transition between main roads like Leeds Avenue.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on Wilkens Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Seven Oaks Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Seven Oaks Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Greystone Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (MD 295 / South Paca Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

This 6.3-mile, 17-minute drive is a perfect same-day round trip for a weekend getaway. You'll be back before you know it, leaving plenty of time for other activities.

Family Friendly

With a short 17-minute drive and minimal highway use, this route is definitely family-friendly. The 4/10 complexity means even the most novice navigators can handle it.

Solo Traveler

At just 6.3 miles and 17 minutes, this is a breeze for a solo traveler looking for a quick local excursion. You'll barely have time to finish your podcast.

EV Driver

This 6.3-mile trip is easily doable on a single charge for most EVs. You won't need to worry about finding a charger on this short hop.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on Wilkens Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.2 miles (Seven Oaks Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Greystone Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (MD 295 / South Paca Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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