Origin
City of Baltimore, MD
Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Taneytown, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Taneytown, MD
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Trip Overview
City of Baltimore, MD to Taneytown, MD is 47.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Baltimore Boulevard and Taneytown Pike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a fairly straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stay, making it ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey. You'll experience a mixed drive, not a constant interstate slog, which can make the journey more pleasant.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Boulevard | 10 mi | 15m |
| Taneytown Pike | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| Northwest Expressway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Jones Falls Expressway | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Westminster Pike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Baltimore Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| College View Boulevard | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Boulevard
— 10 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Taneytown, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
51 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Fayette Street
2
Turn slight right onto North Calvert Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Calvert Street
3
Turn right onto East Centre Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Centre Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Fallsway
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fallsway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 83 North
6
Merge onto I 83
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Jones Falls Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 695 West: Pikesville
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 695
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 19
Toward I 795: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 795
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 795
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Northwest Expressway
Exit 9B
Toward MD 140 West: Westminster
12
Merge onto MD 140
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westminster Pike
13
Continue on MD 140
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on MD 97; MD 140
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
College View Boulevard
15
Continue on MD 140
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Taneytown Pike
16
Enter roundabout onto MD 140
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Taneytown Pike
17
Continue on MD 140
237 ft
·
6 sec
·
Taneytown Pike
18
Continue on MD 140
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Baltimore Street
19
Turn left onto Reindollar Street
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Reindollar Street
20
Arrive at destination
Reindollar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Centre Street
Turn right onto East Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fallsway
Turn left onto Fallsway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 83 / Jones Falls Expressway
Merge onto I 83 / Jones Falls Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 695 West: Pikesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 695 West: Pikesville
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 795: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
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 19
Toward I 795: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.89 one way
$15.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.64 | $17.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Taneytown, MD
Morning in Taneytown on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
2 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
1h 10m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 37% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles on Baltimore Boulevard. As you progress, the road transitions from what is likely a more urban or suburban setting near Baltimore to more rural landscapes as you approach Taneytown. This variation means you'll experience different driving conditions, from potentially faster-paced highway sections to more local road segments.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Baltimore Boulevard.
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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Centre 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 47.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.4 miles (East Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Fallsway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 83 / Jones Falls Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Taneytown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Reisterstown along the way.
Reisterstown
15.1 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Baltimore Boulevard. 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 Taneytown, 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 0.4 miles (East Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Fallsway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 83 / Jones Falls Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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 Taneytown, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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