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Trip from Brandywine, MD to City of Baltimore, MD

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

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

49.2 mi

79 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

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Brandywine, MD

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city in Maryland, United States

City of Baltimore, MD

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Trip Overview

This 49.2-mile journey from Brandywine, MD, to the City of Baltimore, MD, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 11 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. The route largely utilizes Crain Highway and South East Crain Highway before transitioning to I-97. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this drive offers a straightforward travel option within the Northeast region. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's well-suited for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger trip without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a budget-friendly and efficient transit between these Maryland locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Crain Highway 12.6 mi 17m
South East Crain Highway 10.8 mi 15m
I 97 10 mi 11m
Robert Crain Highway 7.1 mi 11m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 4 mi 5m
Brandywine Road 1.2 mi 1m
Baltimore Beltway 1.1 mi 1m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Crain Highway — 12.6 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandywine, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.

1

Start on MD 381

1.2 mi · 1 min · Brandywine Road
2

Turn right onto US 301

13 mi · 17 min · Crain Highway
3

Continue on US 301

11 mi · 15 min · South East Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on MD 3; MD 450

7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway
5

Merge onto I 97

8.9 mi · 10 min · I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto I 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97
Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 695

1.1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 7B Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto MD 295

4.0 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
14

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
15

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bowie, MD

25 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Dunkirk Town Center, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Crofton, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Brandywine, 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 31.8 and 49.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
31.8 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 97

Merge onto I 97

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
40.7 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 97

Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

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 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
7
42.9 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7B Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
5
43.3 mi into trip | ~1h in | MD 295 / Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge onto MD 295 / Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
49.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | East Fayette Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.16 one way

$16.31 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.93 $17.87
premium $4.93 $9.54 $19.08
diesel $5.61 $10.86 $21.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.8 0 $5.17 $2.36
Efficient EV 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97
EV Truck/SUV 19.7 0 $6.89 $3.15

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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

Brandywine, MD

Morning in Brandywine on Sunday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Baltimore, MD

Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

1h 11m 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 drive with a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate several intersections and changes in direction. While 28% of the route involves highway driving, the majority is on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles on Crain Highway. This means the journey will feel more connected to the communities you pass through rather than a continuous high-speed cruise. Be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic lights as you make your way north.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Crain Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 31.8 miles in near I 97.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 49.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 31.8 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.9 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 Brandywine, MD to City of Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.

Towson

40.7 mi in | ~56m | via I 97

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 49.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Crain Highway. 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 City of Baltimore, 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 31.8 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Baltimore, 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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