Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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.
Carney, MD
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If you are looking to get from Baltimore to Carney, you are in for a quick 12.5-mile journey that takes about 24 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple day excursion, requiring only one day to finish comfortably. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly way to move through the Northeast region of Maryland. Because the drive is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. You will navigate primarily via East Baltimore Street, the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, and the Baltimore Beltway. It is a straightforward, practical route for anyone needing to bridge the gap between these two Maryland locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Baltimore Street | 2.8 mi | 8m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Lombard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harford Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Haven Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Carney, MD.
Start on East Fayette Street
Turn left onto MD 2
Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
At end of road, turn right onto MD 150
Turn left onto MD 150
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 895
Keep slight right at fork onto I 895
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 695
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto MD 147
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.8 — 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
Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MD 150 / East Lombard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MD 147 North: Harford Road, Carney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Carney on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you should prepare for constant maneuvering through city and suburban streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 2.8-mile segment along East Baltimore Street. Because this path relies entirely on local roads, the pace remains steady but requires your full attention at intersections. You will feel the transition from the city core out toward the community of Carney as you navigate these varied local connections.
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.
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 13 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
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 3 miles (MD 150 / East Lombard Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Carney, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Essex along the way.
Essex
“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 24m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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