Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Jessup, MD
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If you are planning a quick excursion from Baltimore to Jessup, you can expect a straightforward 15.8-mile journey that typically takes about 23 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a one-day outing, as the proximity of the two locations makes it an easy commute or errand run. You will primarily navigate via I-95, Waterloo Road, and Cal Ripken Way, keeping your travel time minimal. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive within the Northeast region. Since both cities are located in Maryland, you won't need to worry about major regional shifts or long-distance planning. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you exactly where you need to go without any necessary overnight stops.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Waterloo Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Cal Ripken Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rouse Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Light Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Conway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jessup Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Jessup, MD.
Start on East Fayette Street
Turn left onto MD 2
Continue on MD 2
Turn right onto East Conway Street
Turn left onto I 395
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto MD 175
Continue on MD 175
Continue on MD 175
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East Conway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward MD 175 West, MD 175 East: Jessup, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 175 East: Jessup
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Jessup on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 71 percent of this route consists of high-speed travel. The most significant portion of your drive involves a 10.8-mile stretch on I-95, which serves as the backbone of your trip. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto Waterloo Road and Cal Ripken Way to reach your final destination in Jessup. Because the majority of the drive is spent on the highway, you can anticipate a consistent, fast-paced rhythm for most of the 23-minute duration. While it lacks the winding curves of a backroad, this direct path offers a reliable, efficient way to bridge the distance between these two Maryland points.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Waterloo Road. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Jessup, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia along the way.
Columbia
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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