Baltimore, MD to Springdale, MD is 33.4 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maryland. Given its short duration and predominantly highway profile, it's an easy one-day drive. You won't need to pack much or plan for an overnight stay, making it ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another destination.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.7 mi
33m
Capital Beltway
2.9 mi
4m
Russell Street
1 mi
2m
Ardwick Ardmore Road
0.6 mi
1m
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
John Hanson Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
West Fayette Street
0.4 mi
1m
North Greene Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 24.7 mi, about 33m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~6,164 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~629 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Springdale, 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
25 mi·33 min·Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force BaseUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95; I 495
2.9 mi·4 min·Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 19AToward US 50 East: AnnapolisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 50
0.5 mi·32 sec·John Hanson Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 8Toward MD 704 West: Martin Luther King Jr Highway, GlenardenUse the right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward MD 704 South: Glenarden, Martin Luther King Jr HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto MD 704
0.5 mi·53 sec·Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
13
Turn left onto Whitfield Chapel Road
0.2 mi·43 sec·Whitfield Chapel Road
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto Ardmore Road
0.1 mi·25 sec·Ardmore Road
15
Turn right
99 ft·5 sec
16
Turn left onto Ardwick Ardmore Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Ardwick Ardmore Road
17
Turn left onto Heidi Lane
0.2 mi·37 sec·Heidi Lane
18
Arrive at destination
Heidi Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 16.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 31.6 — 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.
7
26.7 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andre...
7
29.9 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
8
31.4 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward MD 704 West: Martin Luther King Jr Highway, Glenarden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 8
Toward MD 704 West: Martin Luther King Jr Highw...
9
31.6 mi into trip|~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 704 South: Glenarden, Martin Luther King Jr Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 704 South: Glenarden, Martin Luther K...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.67 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$6.39
$12.77
premium
$5.20
$6.83
$13.67
diesel
$6.28
$8.25
$16.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10
0
$3.51
$1.60
Efficient EV
8.4
0
$2.92
$1.34
EV Truck/SUV
13.4
0
$4.68
$2.14
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Forecast as of Oct 10, 2026
Origin
Baltimore, MD
Late night
in Baltimore on Saturday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 1 to 9 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:46AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 10 at 1:41AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Springdale, MD
Late night
in Springdale on Saturday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 to 8 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:46AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 10 at 1:41AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 74% of the drive on roads like the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Capital Beltway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 24.7 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, offering a consistent cruising experience before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a high number of exits and potential for merging traffic as you navigate the Capital Beltway.
74% 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: 24.7 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Capital Beltway. 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 Effort9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
220 ft15 ft
Total Climb
478 ft
Total Descent
392 ft
Highest Point
220 ft
~14.3 mi in
Elevation Range
205 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baltimore, MD and Springdale, MD, road signs point toward Andrews Air Force Base, Glenarden and Martin Luther King Jr Highway.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Springdale, 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 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springdale, MD before heading back.
