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Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to District Heights, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

39 mi

63 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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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Downtown District Heights, MD, MD

District Heights, MD

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Trip Overview

The City of Baltimore, MD to District Heights, MD is 39 miles and takes about 58 minutes via the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip primarily within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's well-suited for a single-day drive. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical option for commuting or a quick transfer between these areas.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 24.7 mi 33m
Capital Beltway 8.6 mi 11m
Ritchie Road 1.2 mi 2m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Kipling Parkway 0.9 mi 2m
Walker Mill Road 0.4 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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and District Heights, 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 Base Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 95; I 495

8.6 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 13 Toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
10

Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

18 ft · 0 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
11

Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
12

Continue on Walker Mill Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Walker Mill Road
13

Turn sharp left onto Ritchie Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Road
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto Kipling Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Kipling Parkway
15

Turn right onto Kipling Parkway

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Kipling Parkway
16

Turn right onto Mason Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Mason Street
17

Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Gateway Boulevard
18

Arrive at destination

Gateway Boulevard

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

Laurel, MD

20 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

Forestville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland City, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.5 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 35.9 — 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...
5
27 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.6 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

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 13 Toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
6
35.9 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.47 one way

$12.93 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.08 $14.16
premium $4.93 $7.56 $15.13
diesel $5.61 $8.61 $17.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.87
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.41 $1.56
EV Truck/SUV 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 20, 2026

Origin

City of Baltimore, MD

Morning in City of Baltimore on Tuesday

Local time

6:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

District Heights, MD

Morning in District Heights on Tuesday

Local time

6:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

2 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

58m 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?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 66% of the 39 miles on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 24.7 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway before transitioning to the Capital Beltway and then Ritchie Road. Expect a mostly highway profile with a significant amount of driving on limited-access roads, featuring dense exit patterns as you approach your destination.

66% 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?

7/10

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 Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

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 27 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 District Heights, MD, road signs point toward Andrews Air Force Base and Upper Marlboro.

Andrews Air Force Base

26.7 mi in | ~38m

Upper Marlboro

35.6 mi in | ~51m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m 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 24.7 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. 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 District Heights, 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 27 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 District Heights, 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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