Origin
Baltimore, MD
Late night in Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, MD to Spencerville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spencerville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
This 27-mile drive from Baltimore to Spencerville, Maryland, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 38 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route is primarily highway-focused, with a substantial 69% share of its mileage on major roads, making it an efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a budget-friendly option for getting between these two points in Maryland. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, as the drive is quite short and direct.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 18.6 mi | 22m |
| Sandy Spring Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Spencerville Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Cal Ripken Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Light Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old Columbia Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Conway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Good Hope Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 18.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Spencerville, 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
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 33A; 33B
Toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Laurel, Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 33B
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto MD 198
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on MD 198
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Old Columbia Pike
12
Continue on MD 198
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Spencerville Road
13
Turn left onto Good Hope Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Good Hope Road
14
Arrive at destination
Good Hope Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.1 — 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
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Laurel, Burtonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33A; 33B
Toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Laurel, Burton...
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33B
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Spencerville, MD
Late night in Spencerville on Sunday
Local time
3:33 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
38m 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-focused drive for most of this 27-mile journey. Nearly 70% of your travel will be on interstates and major roadways, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.6 miles on I-95, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. While the majority of the route emphasizes speed and efficiency, the transition onto Sandy Spring Road and Spencerville Road will likely offer a change of pace as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both the rapid transit of the interstate and a more local feel closer to Spencerville.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Sandy Spring Road. 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 Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
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.
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 Spencerville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.
Burtonsville
20.9 mi in
|
~27m
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 38m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 18.6 miles on I 95. 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 Spencerville, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spencerville, 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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