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Trip from Aspen Hill, 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

49m

Distance

35 mi

56 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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 Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Aspen Hill, MD

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city in Maryland, United States

City of Baltimore, MD

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Trip Overview

This 35-mile drive from Aspen Hill, MD, to the City of Baltimore, MD, is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 49 minutes. With no highway driving involved, you'll stick to familiar roads like Georgia Avenue and Connecticut Avenue for the entire trip. This route is perfect as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. Budget around $6 for fuel, making it an economical option for getting between these two points in Maryland's Northeast region. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 17.9 mi 21m
Intercounty Connector 8 mi 10m
Bel Pre Road 1.4 mi 2m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Connecticut Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
West Baltimore Street 0.6 mi 1m
Layhill Road 0.6 mi 1m
Georgia Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 17.9 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

175 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto MD 97

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Georgia Avenue
3

Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Connecticut Avenue
4

Turn right onto Bel Pre Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bel Pre Road
5

Turn left onto MD 182

0.6 mi · 1 min · Layhill Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

8.0 mi · 10 min · Intercounty Connector
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 50 sec
13

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 52 Toward Russell Street North Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
19

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
20

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

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

Baltimore, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Aspen Hill, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
11.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
6
12.3 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
13.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
7
32.4 mi into trip | ~42m 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
35 mi into trip | ~49m 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

$5.80 one way

$11.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.36 $12.71
premium $4.93 $6.79 $13.58
diesel $5.61 $7.73 $15.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 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 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.06 $1.40
EV Truck/SUV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Aspen Hill, MD

Morning in Aspen Hill on Sunday

Local time

10:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Baltimore, MD

Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

10:58 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

2 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

49m 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 35-mile trip. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter any interstate speeds or long, uninterrupted stretches. Instead, you'll navigate through various local roads, including Georgia Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, and Bel Pre Road. This means a more engaged driving experience with consistent turns and traffic lights. The road's character remains consistent throughout, offering a direct, albeit stop-and-go, connection between Aspen Hill and Baltimore.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 35 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Aspen Hill, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Russell Street North.

Burtonsville

11.3 mi in | ~17m

Russell Street North

32.4 mi in | ~42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 35 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Baltimore, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. 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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