Baltimore, MD to Derwood, MD is 41.3 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 95 and the Intercounty Connector, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Maryland's Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning from interstate speeds to more local road travel as you approach your destination. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a planned errand, allowing for minimal disruption to your day. Plan for a largely urban and suburban environment throughout.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
20.4 mi
24m
Intercounty Connector
15.4 mi
19m
Metro Access Road
1.4 mi
2m
Cal Ripken Way
0.7 mi
1m
Light Street
0.4 mi
1m
East Conway Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Chieftain Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
East Fayette Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.4 mi, about 24m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,885 veh/hr typical
· worst 8,088
Quietest
2 AM
~664 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Derwood, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
487 ft·23 sec·East Fayette Street
2
Turn left onto MD 2
312 ft·10 sec·Saint Paul Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on MD 2
0.4 mi·1 min·Light Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto East Conway Street
0.3 mi·52 sec·East Conway Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto I 395
0.7 mi·1 min·Cal Ripken Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
Merge onto I 95
20 mi·24 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 31BToward MD 200 Toll WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
9.5 mi·11 min·Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on MD 200 Toll
5.9 mi·7 min·Intercounty Connector
Exit 8A
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 3Toward Shady Grove Road, Metro StationUse the right lane.
12
Continue on Metro Access Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Metro Access Road
13
Continue on Metro Access Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Metro Access Road
Toward Shady Grove Station, Park and Ride Lot 2, GarageUse the straight / right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn right onto Redland Road
409 ft·15 sec·Redland Road
15
Turn left onto Yellowstone Way
348 ft·17 sec·Yellowstone Way
16
Turn right onto Chieftain Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Chieftain Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Derwood Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 20.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39 — 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 / straight lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|East Conway Street
Turn right onto East Conway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
22.7 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
8
39 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward Shady Grove Road, Metro Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Shady Grove Road, Metro Station
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.43 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$7.90
$15.79
premium
$5.20
$8.45
$16.90
diesel
$6.28
$10.20
$20.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12.4
0
$4.34
$1.98
Efficient EV
10.3
0
$3.61
$1.65
EV Truck/SUV
16.5
0
$5.78
$2.64
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Baltimore, MD
Evening
in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
N 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Derwood, MD
Evening
in Derwood on Friday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
N 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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
10 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
54m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed profile, with about 49% of the journey on highways. You'll start on I 95, which provides a consistent, higher-speed experience for the initial 20.4 miles, the longest uninterrupted stretch. Following that, you'll transition to the Intercounty Connector and then Metro Access Road, introducing more varied road conditions and traffic patterns. Expect to navigate through a blend of busy arterial roads and possibly some quieter suburban streets as you get closer to Derwood. The change in road character is gradual, moving from open highway to more built-up areas.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near MD 2 / Saint Paul Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 41.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 0.5 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
478 ft27 ft
Total Climb
618 ft
Total Descent
184 ft
Highest Point
478 ft
~32.4 mi in
Elevation Range
450 ft
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 Derwood, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Station along the way.
Station
39 mi in|~49m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 54m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). 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 20.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Derwood, 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 0.5 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Derwood, MD before heading back.
