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Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Somerset, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

12 mi

19 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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City of Baltimore, MD

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Downtown Somerset, MD, MD

Somerset, MD

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Trip Overview

City of Baltimore, MD to Somerset, MD is 12 miles and takes about 21m via Baltimore-Washington Parkway, I 97, and Baltimore Beltway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region. With a highway share of 45%, expect a mixed driving experience that's efficient for getting where you need to go without a significant time commitment. It’s ideal if you're looking for a quick hop to your destination within the same day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 4.1 mi 5m
I 97 1.3 mi 1m
Baltimore Beltway 1.3 mi 1m
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Crain Highway North 0.8 mi 1m
West Fayette Street 0.4 mi 1m
North Greene Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 4.1 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Somerset, 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

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 97
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 16 Toward MD 648: Ferndale, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto MD 648

1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto MD 3 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · Crain Highway North
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left onto Heather Stone Way

447 ft · 25 sec · Heather Stone Way
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

Heather Stone Way

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
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
9.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward MD 648: Ferndale, Glen Burnie

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 16 Toward MD 648: Ferndale, Glen Burnie
5
10 mi into trip | ~15m in | MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Turn left onto MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.99 one way

$3.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.18 $4.36
premium $4.93 $2.33 $4.65
diesel $5.61 $2.65 $5.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

City of Baltimore, MD

Afternoon in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

12:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 8 to 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Somerset, MD

Afternoon in Somerset on Sunday

Local time

12:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

S 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM 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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route features a mixed drive profile, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, I 97, and the Baltimore Beltway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 4.1 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, offering a brief period of steady travel. As you progress, the drive shifts between these main arteries, providing a varied feel that's neither entirely rural nor exclusively urban.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MD 295 / North Greene Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 12 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Somerset, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Burnie along the way.

Glen Burnie

9.8 mi in | ~15m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. 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 Somerset, 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 0.6 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; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Somerset, 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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