Origin
Baltimore, MD
Late night in Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, MD to Aberdeen, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aberdeen, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Baltimore to Aberdeen, this 31.5-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 45 minutes on the road, making it a highly efficient transit through Maryland’s Northeast region. Budget roughly $5 for fuel, which keeps this trip very budget-friendly. Because of the short duration, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or multiple stops along the way. Navigating out of the city via East Baltimore Street before transitioning to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway provides a straightforward path. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| East Baltimore Street | 2.8 mi | 8m |
| West Bel Air Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Lombard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Haven Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Aberdeen, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
487 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Fayette Street
2
Turn left onto MD 2
312 ft
·
16 sec
·
Saint Paul Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
2.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Baltimore Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
At end of road, turn right onto MD 150
418 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Haven Street
5
Turn left onto MD 150
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lombard Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 895 North
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 895
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft
·
3 sec
10
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 85
Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 85
Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto MD 132
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Bel Air Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
MD 132
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Baltimore, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Turn left onto MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Baltimore Street
Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
29 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
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 85
Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
10
29.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
8
29.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(1.4 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
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
Aberdeen, MD
Late night in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
27 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
45m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend a portion of your time on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, the route lacks a high highway percentage, keeping you engaged with the local road network. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 15.3-mile segment on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. As you transition through the Express Toll Lanes, the rhythm of the drive shifts, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns. It is a functional commute that balances faster arterial roads with the more technical nature of local navigation.
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: 15.3 mi on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 2 / Saint Paul Street.
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 12 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (East Baltimore Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Baltimore, MD to Aberdeen, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Churchville along the way.
Churchville
29 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Starting in Baltimore, MD
Full guide →“Bodymore, Murderland” · Founded 1729
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.
Top landmarks
- • Johns Hopkins Hospital — hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- • Walters Art Museum — art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, US
- • Baltimore Museum of Art — art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Arriving in Aberdeen, MD
Full guide →Aberdeen is in Maryland.
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 45m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Aberdeen, 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 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (East Baltimore Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aberdeen, 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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