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Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Brunswick, 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 19m

Distance

63.5 mi

102 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

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city in Maryland, United States

City of Baltimore, MD

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city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Brunswick, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick getaway from Baltimore to Brunswick, you can expect a manageable 63.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $11 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since both cities are located within Maryland, you will stay entirely within the Northeast region throughout your transit. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that favors efficiency over sightseeing detours. Whether you are heading out for a brief change of pace or a specific appointment, this trip offers a reliable connection across the state.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 38.6 mi 41m
Jefferson National Pike 8 mi 9m
Baltimore Beltway 4.6 mi 6m
I 95 2.9 mi 3m
Petersville Road 2.8 mi 5m
Jefferson Pike 1.7 mi 3m
Cal Ripken Way 0.7 mi 1m
Light Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 38.6 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 95
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 49B Toward I 695 West: Towson Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 695

4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 16A-B Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 16A Toward I 70 West: Frederick Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 70

14 mi · 15 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 70; US 40

12 mi · 12 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 70; US 40

13 mi · 13 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 5A

0.3 mi · 26 sec · I 70 Exit 5A
Exit 52 Toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg Use the right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg Use the slight left lane.
17

Merge onto US 15; US 340

3.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto US 340

4.2 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike
Toward US 340 West: Charles Town Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward MD 180: Petersville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

176 ft · 5 sec
21

Turn left onto MD 180

1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike
22

Turn left onto MD 79

2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road
23

Enter roundabout onto MD 17

182 ft · 6 sec · Petersville Road
24

Continue on MD 17

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Petersville Road
25

Enter roundabout onto Petersville Road

192 ft · 3 sec · Petersville Road
26

Continue on Petersville Road

90 ft · 10 sec · Petersville Road
27

Continue on Petersville Road

72 ft · 2 sec · Petersville Road
28

Arrive at destination

Petersville Road

Where to Stop

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

town in Carroll and Frederick Counties, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Airy, MD

32 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

Ellicott City, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Airy, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 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 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.4 — 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.
8
10.4 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

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 16A-B Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
8
10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 70 West: Frederick
8
50.1 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 70 Exit 5A

Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 5A toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg

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

Use the right lane. Exit 52 Toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town,...
8
50.4 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.53 one way

$21.06 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.53 $23.06
premium $4.93 $12.32 $24.63
diesel $5.61 $14.02 $28.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.1 0 $6.67 $3.05
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.56 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.89 $4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

City of Baltimore, MD

Late night in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

12:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brunswick, MD

Late night in Brunswick on Sunday

Local time

12:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Mount Airy, MD

32 mi in

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 19m 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 trip defined by efficient transit, as roughly 66% of your travel time is spent on major highways. You will navigate the Baltimore Beltway and transition onto I-70, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 38.6 miles on I-70, providing a steady, consistent pace once you clear the initial city traffic. As you progress, the road transitions toward the Jefferson National Pike, shifting from larger arterial roads to more localized highway driving. While the profile is primarily highway-focused, the change in road type as you approach Brunswick helps break up the monotony of the interstate segments.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.6 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Jefferson National 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

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between City of Baltimore, MD and Brunswick, MD, road signs point toward Local Traffic and Leesburg.

Local Traffic

10.4 mi in | ~16m

Leesburg

50.1 mi in | ~1h | via I 70 Exit 5A

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.6 miles on I 70. 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 Brunswick, 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 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Antietam National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). 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 Brunswick, 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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