Origin
City of Baltimore, MD
Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Walker Mill, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
38.8 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Trip Overview
This 38.8-mile drive from the City of Baltimore, MD, to Walker Mill, MD, is designed as a quick, single-day trip, taking approximately 57 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and the Capital Beltway, with about 64% of the route being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this is an economical journey. The drive is focused on efficient travel within the Northeast region, connecting two points within Maryland. It’s a straightforward option if you’re looking for a direct route without many detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 24.7 mi | 33m |
| Capital Beltway | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Walker Mill Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Karen Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Greene Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 24.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Walker Mill, 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
25 mi
·
33 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95; I 495
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
11
Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
12
Continue on Walker Mill Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Walker Mill Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Karen Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Karen Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
Karen Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 35.9 — 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.
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andre...
5
27 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
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 13
Toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
6
35.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.52 | $15.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Walker Mill, MD
Morning in Walker Mill on Sunday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
7 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
57m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 38.8-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion on major arteries like the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and the Capital Beltway, making up 64% of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.7 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, offering a consistent pace. This route is characterized by its efficiency, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal complexity, rather than offering winding scenic byways.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Capital Beltway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MD 295 / North Greene 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 38.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): 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.
Between City of Baltimore, MD and Walker Mill, MD, road signs point toward Andrews Air Force Base and Upper Marlboro.
Andrews Air Force Base
26.7 mi in
|
~38m
Upper Marlboro
35.6 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 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 Walker Mill, 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 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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 Walker Mill, 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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