Origin
Baltimore, MD
Morning in Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
7:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, MD to Fairwood, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairwood, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.3-mile drive from Baltimore, MD to Fairwood, MD is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 47 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the journey on major roadways like I-97 and MD-3, making it an efficient commute. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this short hop within the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and direct path, this drive is ideal for those looking for a quick and uncomplicated transit, with no need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 97 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| MD 3 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Annapolis Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Church Road North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old Annapolis Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 97
— 8.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Fairwood, 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 Burnie
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 695
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MD 3
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto MD 450
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Annapolis Road
12
Turn left onto MD 197
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Laurel Bowie Road
13
Turn right onto Old MD 450
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Annapolis Road
14
Turn left onto Church Road North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Road North
15
Turn right onto Fairwood Parkway
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fairwood Parkway
16
Turn left onto Gerrards Hope Drive
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gerrards Hope Drive
17
Turn right onto Tylers Hope Drive
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tylers Hope Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Tylers Hope Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 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 0.6 and 28.6 — 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
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MD 3
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3 toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
4
28.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Church Road North
Turn left onto Church Road North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
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
Fairwood, MD
Morning in Fairwood on Sunday
Local time
7:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 highway-centric experience for most of this 30.3-mile journey, as 69% of the drive utilizes major thoroughfares. You'll spend a significant portion on I-97, including an uninterrupted stretch of 8.9 miles, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions through MD-3 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, maintaining a focus on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. This drive is designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on I 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 97 and MD 3. 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 Effort
7/10
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 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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 7.7 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 Fairwood, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.
Crofton
17.4 mi in
|
~24m
|
via MD 3
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
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 47m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on I 97. 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 Fairwood, 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 0.6 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 7.7 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 Fairwood, 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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