Origin
City of Baltimore, MD
Morning in City of Baltimore on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Lake Shore, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Lake Shore, MD
Jiri Ikonomidis
Trip Overview
City of Baltimore, MD to Lake Shore, MD is 21.6 miles and takes about 33m via Arundel Expressway and Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that leans towards highway travel. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip with plenty of flexibility for departure times. It's a practical choice for moving between these two locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arundel Expressway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Mountain Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Greene Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Arundel Expressway
— 5.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Lake Shore, 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
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MD 10
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Arundel Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn straight onto MD 177
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
12
Arrive at destination
MD 177
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Fayette Street
Depart onto East Fayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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.
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
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 100 East: Gibson Island
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lake Shore, MD
Morning in Lake Shore on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 route features a 46% highway share, indicating a significant portion of your drive will be on faster-paced roads like the Arundel Expressway and Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on the Arundel Expressway, offering a period of uninterrupted travel. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between these highway segments and potentially some local road sections. Overall, expect a driving experience that balances efficiency with occasional shifts in road type.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Arundel Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Fayette Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (East Fayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on Arundel Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Lake Shore, 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: near the start (East Fayette Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Shore, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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