Traveling from Baltimore to Delmar covers 103.2 miles, a journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 28 minutes. Because this is a straightforward trek within Maryland, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel, making this a relatively affordable excursion. The path utilizes the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway to navigate the region. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a manageable transition through the Northeast corner of the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.6 miles from Baltimore, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi
27m
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi
25m
Shore Highway
13.5 mi
18m
Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
9m
US 50
6.9 mi
9m
Arundel Expressway
6.6 mi
9m
Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
8m
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Delmar, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·East Fayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on West Fayette Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Fayette Street
3
Turn left onto MD 295
0.4 mi·47 sec·North Greene Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi·2 min·Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto MD 295
4.1 mi·5 min·Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 695 East: Glen BurnieUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 695
3.3 mi·4 min·Baltimore Beltway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 2Toward MD 10 South: Severna ParkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MD 10
5.9 mi·8 min·Arundel Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
0.7 mi·1 min·Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 South: Severna ParkUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto MD 2
2.4 mi·3 min·Ritchie Highway
12
Continue on MD 2
6.1 mi·8 min·Governor Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
14
Merge onto US 50; US 301
19 mi·27 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
6.9 mi·9 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
16
Turn left onto MD 404
6.2 mi·8 min·Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi·7 min·Shore Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit onto MD 404 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·MD 404 Business
19
Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business
0.4 mi·50 sec·Franklin Street
20
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South 5th Avenue
21
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft·7 sec·Legion Road
22
Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404
8.1 mi·11 min·Shore Highway
23
Continue on DE 404
7.5 mi·9 min·Seashore Highway
24
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi·46 sec·Market Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
26
Turn right onto US 13
19 mi·25 min·Sussex Highway
27
Turn right onto MD 54; DE 54
1.1 mi·2 min·East State Street
28
Arrive at destination
MD 54; DE 54
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-three-hour drive without any mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits you best. Because the majority of your travel occurs on local roads, try to avoid peak traffic hours to ensure you maintain your estimated arrival time. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge; while the $17 estimated cost is modest, local roads can sometimes lead to more stop-and-go driving than planned. If you find the turn-heavy nature of the route tiring, remember that you can easily pull off the main path to stretch your legs whenever you need a break. This route's simplicity is its greatest asset, allowing you to focus on the road ahead without the stress of a rigid itinerary.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.6 miles from Baltimore, MD, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.6 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delmar, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Baltimore, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baltimore, MD
This is one driving day of about 103.2 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Baltimore, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 19.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 44.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|MD 295 / North Greene Street
Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
6.2 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
7
9.6 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
7
16.1 mi into trip|~24m in|MD 10 / Arundel Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
6
44.6 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.11 one way
$34.22 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.74
$37.48
premium
$4.93
$20.01
$40.03
diesel
$5.61
$22.79
$45.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31
0
$10.84
$4.95
Efficient EV
25.8
0
$9.03
$4.13
EV Truck/SUV
41.3
0
$14.45
$6.60
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Baltimore, MD
Night
in Baltimore on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Delmar, MD
Night
in Delmar on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ridgely, MD
52 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 28m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a lower highway share of just 18 percent, keeping you on local roads for the majority of your time. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 19.1-mile run on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, which provides a brief reprieve from the constant adjustments required elsewhere. As you navigate the transition between these local thoroughfares, you will find that the road's personality favors engagement over high-speed cruising. Stay alert, as the winding nature of the path keeps the drive active from start to finish.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.6 miles in near MD 295 / North Greene Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 103.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Delmar, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 103.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. 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 Delmar, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Delmar, MD before heading back.
