Origin
City of Baltimore, MD
Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Randallstown, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
★
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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Randallstown, MD
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Trip Overview
City of Baltimore, MD to Randallstown, MD is 17.1 miles and takes about 28m via Baltimore Beltway/Liberty Road/I 95, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip within the Northeast region of Maryland. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, making it less about the journey's scenery and more about efficiently reaching your destination. With a short duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without significant travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Liberty Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Cal Ripken Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Light Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Conway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint Paul Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Beltway
— 7.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Randallstown, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 49B
Toward I 695 West: Towson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 695
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
394 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 18A-B
Toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Lochearn
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MD 26 West: Randallstown, Liberty Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 18B
Toward MD 26 West: Randallstown
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto MD 26
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Liberty Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
MD 26
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.6 — 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.
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 695 West: Towson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward I 695 West: Towson
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Lochearn
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 18A-B
Toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Loche...
9
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 26 West: Randallstown, Liberty Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 26 West: Randallstown, Liberty Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Randallstown, MD
Morning in Randallstown on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
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
28m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with only 17% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on the Baltimore Beltway. As you transition from the Baltimore Beltway, expect the road to become more local, requiring increased attention to traffic signals and intersections. The drive will feel like a typical urban or suburban commute, characterized by frequent changes in speed and direction rather than long, open highway stretches.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Baltimore Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort
9/10
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 17.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Randallstown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Lochearn along the way.
Lochearn
13.5 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Baltimore Beltway. 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 Randallstown, 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 5.2 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 Randallstown, 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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