Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 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.
Hyattsville, MD
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This straightforward 31.8-mile drive from Baltimore to Hyattsville, MD, can be completed in about 49 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 84% of it on major roads, including the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and East-West Highway. Given its short duration and manageable distance, you won't need to split this journey or plan for an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this trip. This drive stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within Maryland.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 26.9 mi | 36m |
| East-West Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Riverdale Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Greene Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kennedy Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Hyattsville, 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 right onto MD 410
Continue on MD 410
Turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto Longfellow Street
Turn left onto Kennedy Street
At end of road, turn left onto 43rd Avenue
Turn right onto Kennedy Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 410: New Carrollton, Hyattsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto MD 410 / Riverdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 1 / Baltimore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto 43rd Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Baltimore on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Hyattsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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.
Prepare for a drive that leans heavily into highway travel, with 84% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.9 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The route incorporates major arteries like Russell Street, East-West Highway, and the aforementioned parkway, providing a predominantly fast-paced experience for most of the 31.8 miles. Expect a smooth, efficient journey for the majority of your time behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and East-West Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MD 295 / North Greene 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 31.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (MD 410 / Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here.
“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 49m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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