Origin
City of Baltimore, MD
Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Dunkirk Town Center, 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 9m
Distance
46.3 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Baltimore, MD
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Dunkirk Town Center, MD
Irina Iriser
Trip Overview
Baltimore, MD to Dunkirk Town Center, MD is 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m via MD 3 and I-97, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive focuses primarily on highway travel, making it a straightforward trip between two points in Maryland. You'll be spending about two-thirds of your time on highways, so expect a relatively quick journey. With only a single day recommended, this route is ideal for a short excursion or a quick commute. It's a practical option if you're looking to get from the Baltimore area down into Southern Maryland without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 3 | 17.9 mi | 26m |
| I 97 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Old Crain Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MD 3
— 17.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Dunkirk Town Center, 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
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 695
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3
18 mi
·
26 min
·
MD 3
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Village Drive West
229 ft
·
10 sec
·
Village Drive West
12
Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Crain Highway
13
Continue on Marlboro Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlboro Pike
14
Turn right onto Green Landing Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Green Landing Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MD 4 South
16
Merge onto MD 4
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on MD 4
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Ward Road
115 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ward Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto MD 4
441 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
20
Turn slight right
171 ft
·
17 sec
21
Turn left
196 ft
·
16 sec
22
Turn right
467 ft
·
34 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MD 3
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3 toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
6
37.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the ramp toward MD 4 South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward MD 4 South
6
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Ward Road
Turn left onto Ward Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
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.
Destination
Dunkirk Town Center, MD
Morning in Dunkirk Town Center on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Crofton, MD
23 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
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
1h 9m 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 mostly highway-focused, with 67% of the route utilizing faster roads like I-97 and Southern Maryland Boulevard. You'll experience some stretches on MD 3, including the longest uninterrupted section at 17.9 miles. The character shifts from urban/suburban egress to more open highway driving as you head south. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, allowing for efficient travel. The blend of highway and primary roads means a generally smooth experience behind the wheel.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on MD 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MD 3 and I 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (MD 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 City of Baltimore, MD to Dunkirk Town Center, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.
Crofton
17.4 mi in
|
~24m
|
via MD 3
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on MD 3. 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 Dunkirk Town Center, 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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (MD 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Dunkirk Town Center, 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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