If you are planning a trip from Baltimore to Brookmont, you are looking at a 45.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes. This route is designed as a single-day trip, making it an easy excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel for the trek, which remains entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you will spend your time navigating city streets rather than cruising on major interstates. It is a straightforward commute that serves as a practical connection between these two points in the state.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
24.6 mi
29m
Capital Beltway
12.8 mi
16m
Cabin John Parkway
1.7 mi
2m
MacArthur Boulevard
1.6 mi
4m
Clara Barton Parkway
0.8 mi
1m
Cal Ripken Way
0.7 mi
1m
Light Street
0.4 mi
1m
East Conway Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 24.6 mi, about 29m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,885 veh/hr typical
· worst 8,088
Quietest
2 AM
~664 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 100 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 City of Baltimore, MD and Brookmont, 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
25 mi·29 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 27Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College ParkUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
10
Merge onto I 495
8.5 mi·10 min·Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
4.3 mi·5 min·Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Cabin John Parkway
1.7 mi·2 min·Cabin John Parkway
Exit 40Toward Cabin John Parkway, Glen EchoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Clara Barton Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Clara Barton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
157 ft·13 sec
Toward MacArthur BoulevardUse the left lane.
15
Merge onto Clara Barton Parkway
232 ft·3 sec·Clara Barton Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Toward MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo
17
At end of road, turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard
1.6 mi·4 min·MacArthur Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·Maryland Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto Ridge Drive
0.2 mi·44 sec·Ridge Drive
20
Turn left onto 63rd Street
380 ft·16 sec·63rd Street
21
Arrive at destination
63rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from City of 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43.8 — 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.
8
26.8 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
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 27
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, Col...
9
41.1 mi into trip|~54m in|Cabin John Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Cabin John Parkway toward Cabin John Parkway, Glen Echo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward Cabin John Parkway, Glen Echo
7
43.8 mi into trip|~58m in|MacArthur Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.00 one way
$16.00 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$8.76
$17.52
premium
$5.20
$9.37
$18.74
diesel
$6.28
$11.32
$22.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.7
0
$4.81
$2.20
Efficient EV
11.5
0
$4.01
$1.83
EV Truck/SUV
18.3
0
$6.41
$2.93
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 19, 2026
Origin
City of Baltimore, MD
Late night
in City of Baltimore on Saturday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
N 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Brookmont, MD
Late night
in Brookmont on Saturday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
NW 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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
7 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
1h 4m 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?
Prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route relies exclusively on local roads like Saint Paul Street, Light Street, and East Conway Street. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate monotony, but you will need to stay focused on frequent turns and local traffic patterns. The drive maintains a consistent, localized personality from start to finish, ensuring you remain engaged with the road environment throughout the entire 45.8 miles. Since there is no single long-stretch highway segment, the pace remains steady and dependent on your navigation through the city's infrastructure.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
318 ft8 ft
Total Climb
584 ft
Total Descent
495 ft
Highest Point
318 ft
~32.7 mi in
Elevation Range
310 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Baltimore, MD and Brookmont, MD, road signs point toward Bethesda, College Park and Glen Echo.
Bethesda
26.8 mi in|~34m
College Park
26.8 mi in|~34m
Glen Echo
41.1 mi in|~54m|via Cabin John Parkway
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 Brookmont, 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 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. 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 Brookmont, MD before heading back.
