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Trip from Baltimore, MD to White Oak, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

29.8 mi

48 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, suburb of Washington, DC

White Oak, MD

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 29.8-mile drive from Baltimore to White Oak, Maryland, is easily manageable in about 41 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate major arteries like I-95, Columbia Pike, and the Intercounty Connector. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route focuses on efficient travel rather than extensive sightseeing. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll experience a consistent feel throughout the journey. This trip is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 20.4 mi 24m
Columbia Pike 2.9 mi 4m
Intercounty Connector 1.8 mi 2m
Cal Ripken Way 0.7 mi 1m
Light Street 0.4 mi 1m
East Conway Street 0.3 mi <1m
New Hampshire Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Lockwood Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 20.4 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and White Oak, 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

20 mi · 24 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

1.8 mi · 2 min · Intercounty Connector
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 16B-A Toward US 29: Columbia, Silver Spring Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 16A Toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
12

Merge onto US 29

2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Toward MD 650 South: Langley Park Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto MD 650

0.3 mi · 36 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto Lockwood Drive

499 ft · 16 sec · Lockwood Drive
Use the right lane.
16

Turn right

387 ft · 31 sec
17

Turn right

137 ft · 9 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.6 — 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.
7
22.7 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West
8
25.5 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward US 29: Columbia, Silver Spring

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16B-A Toward US 29: Columbia, Silver Spring
6
25.6 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 29 South: Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 16A Toward US 29 South: Silver Spring

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.94 one way

$9.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.41 $10.82
premium $4.93 $5.78 $11.56
diesel $5.61 $6.58 $13.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.13 $1.43
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.61 $1.19
EV Truck/SUV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Baltimore, MD

Late night in Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

White Oak, MD

Late night in White Oak on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

41m 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, with 69% of the journey taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.4 miles on I-95, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. While the core of this route is built around interstate travel, you'll also experience segments on Columbia Pike and the Intercounty Connector, which may offer a slight change in pace. The overall character is efficient and direct, designed for getting you between these Maryland locations without much fuss.

69% 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: 20.4 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Columbia Pike. 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 10/10

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 15 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

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 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 White Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.

Silver Spring

25.5 mi in | ~32m

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 41m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m 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 20.4 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 White Oak, 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 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. 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 White Oak, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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