Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lutherville, MD
RDNE Stock project
Baltimore, MD to Lutherville, MD is 12.3 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Jones Falls Expressway, Baltimore Beltway, and I 83, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maryland, making it a straightforward local commute or quick excursion. Given its highway-focused profile and minimal distance, this route is best suited for those needing to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss. You'll primarily be on major expressways, so expect typical traffic patterns for the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jones Falls Expressway | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| I 83 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Calvert Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Clark Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Centre Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Charles Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Francke Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Lutherville, MD.
Start on East Fayette Street
Turn slight right onto North Calvert Street
Turn right onto East Centre Street
Turn left onto Fallsway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 83
Take the exit onto I 83
Merge onto I 83; I 695
Take the exit
Turn left onto MD 139
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto Francke Avenue
Turn right onto MD 131
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Fallsway
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 83 / Jones Falls Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 83 toward I 695 East, I 83 North: Towson, York PA
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MD 139: Charles Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Lutherville on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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.
This drive leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 72% of the journey on major expressways like the Jones Falls Expressway and I 83. You'll experience a consistent flow of traffic on these well-maintained roads for the majority of the 12.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.4 miles, allowing for a smooth, continuous drive without frequent exits. While primarily an expressway experience, be prepared for the potential of urban congestion as you navigate through the Baltimore area.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jones Falls Expressway and Baltimore Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Centre Street.
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 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Fallsway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 83 / Jones Falls Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Lutherville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward York along the way.
York
“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 20m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). 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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