Baltimore, MD to Garrett Park, MD is 38.8 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I 95 and Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, making it a straightforward drive between the Northeast regions of both the start and end points. Given its short duration and highway-focused profile, it's best suited for a quick hop rather than an extended journey. Plan for a mostly interstate experience, so pack accordingly for comfort if you're sensitive to highway driving.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
24.6 mi
29m
Capital Beltway
8.2 mi
10m
Rockville Pike
1 mi
1m
Cal Ripken Way
0.7 mi
1m
Strathmore Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Light Street
0.4 mi
1m
East Conway Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Waverly Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 24.6 mi, about 29m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,983 veh/hr typical
· worst 8,079
Quietest
2 AM
~695 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 Garrett Park, 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
8.2 mi·10 min·Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 34Toward MD 355: Bethesda, RockvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto MD 355
1.0 mi·1 min·Rockville Pike
13
Turn right onto MD 547
0.7 mi·1 min·Strathmore Avenue
14
Turn left onto Kenilworth Avenue
475 ft·20 sec·Kenilworth Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto Waverly Avenue
0.2 mi·50 sec·Waverly Avenue
16
Turn right
169 ft·12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 19.4 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 36.4 — 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.
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...
6
27.5 mi into trip|~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
8
36.4 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward MD 355: Bethesda, Rockville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.72 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$7.52
$15.03
premium
$5.24
$8.01
$16.02
diesel
$5.35
$8.17
$16.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.6
0
$4.07
$1.86
Efficient EV
9.7
0
$3.40
$1.55
EV Truck/SUV
15.5
0
$5.43
$2.48
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 May 27, 2026
Origin
City of Baltimore, MD
Evening
in City of Baltimore on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 1 mph71% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 26 at 7:58PM EDT until May 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Garrett Park, MD
Evening
in Garrett Park on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Patchy Fog
SW 1 mph64% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 26 at 7:58PM EDT until May 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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
53m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 63% of the journey taking place on major interstates like I 95 and the Capital Beltway. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.6 miles on I 95, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. As you approach your destination, expect a shift as you transition to Rockville Pike, which will likely involve more traffic signals and local road conditions. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, prioritizing speed over scenic detours.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Capital Beltway. 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 Effort9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
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
334 ft32 ft
Total Climb
520 ft
Total Descent
265 ft
Highest Point
334 ft
~16.6 mi in
Elevation Range
303 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 Garrett Park, MD, road signs point toward Bethesda, College Park and Rockville.
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 53m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 Garrett Park, 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 Garrett Park, MD before heading back.
