Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Goddard, MD
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The drive from Baltimore, MD to Goddard, MD covers 28.1 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Greenbelt Road, Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 24 mi | 32m |
| Greenbelt Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Greene Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cipriano Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Goddard, MD.
Start on East Fayette Street
Continue on West Fayette Street
Turn left onto MD 295
Continue on MD 295
Turn straight onto MD 295
Take the exit
Turn left onto MD 193-A
At end of road, turn left onto MD 193
Turn right onto Cipriano Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto East Fayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto MD 193-A / Southway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| premium | $5.01 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Tuesday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Late night in Goddard on Tuesday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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.
28.1 mi in 42m, mostly highway — 24 mi of that is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Greenbelt Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Fayette Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Fayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 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
579 ft
Total Descent
434 ft
Highest Point
245 ft
~14.1 mi in
Elevation Range
235 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baltimore, MD and Goddard, MD, road signs point toward Nasa Goddard and U.s. Park Police.
Nasa Goddard
U.s. Park Police
“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 42m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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