Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baltimore, MD
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Bartonsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Baltimore, MD to Bartonsville, MD is 46.5 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I 70 and I 95, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, making it a straightforward trip if you're looking to stay local. Most of the journey is on major highways, so expect a consistent pace. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger regional journey through the Northeast. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so plan for that kind of driving experience.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 32.5 mi | 34m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Old National Pike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Cal Ripken Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bartonsville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Light Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Conway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,495 veh/hr typical · worst 7,400
Quietest
2 AM
~461 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Bartonsville, MD.
Start on East Fayette Street
Turn left onto MD 2
Continue on MD 2
Turn right onto East Conway Street
Turn left onto I 395
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Merge onto I 695
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 70
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Take the exit
Turn right onto Meadow Road
Turn right onto MD 144
Turn left onto Bartonsville Road
Turn right onto Hines Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 695 West: Towson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 144
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.12 one way
$16.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $5.20 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Baltimore on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Bartonsville on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
46°F
Columbia, MD
23 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a predominantly fast-paced journey, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 32.5 miles on I 70. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of the trip, as the main roads are designed for efficient travel. The profile suggests a consistent driving experience without significant shifts in road type or speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Baltimore Beltway. 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.
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 15 decision points packed into just 46.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
719 ft
Total Descent
343 ft
Highest Point
677 ft
~33.2 mi in
Elevation Range
641 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Bartonsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Local Traffic along the way.
Local Traffic
“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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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