Origin
Drum Point, MD
Night in Drum Point on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Drum Point, MD to Baltimore, 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 56m
Distance
79.3 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Drum Point, MD
Yan Krukau
Trip Overview
This 79.3-mile drive from Drum Point, MD to Baltimore, MD is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with only about 18% of the journey on highways, making it a turn-heavy local experience. The estimated fuel cost for this stretch is around $13, which is quite budget-friendly. Given the relatively short duration and the nature of the drive, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. This route stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within Maryland.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Drum Point, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Solomons Island Road | 15.3 mi | 21m |
| South East Crain Highway | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| I 97 | 10 mi | 11m |
| North Solomons Island Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| Robert Crain Highway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
South Solomons Island Road
— 15.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drum Point, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on McMichaels Drive
41 ft
·
4 sec
·
McMichaels Drive
2
Turn right onto Barreda Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Barreda Boulevard
3
Turn right onto MD 760
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
4
Enter roundabout onto MD 760
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rousby Hall Road
5
Continue on MD 760
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
6
Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4
15 mi
·
21 min
·
South Solomons Island Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on MD 4
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MD 4
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 301
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crain Highway
12
Continue on US 301
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South East Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on MD 3; MD 450
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
14
Merge onto I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 97
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 97
Exit 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 695
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 7B
Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto MD 295
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
23
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
24
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Trip Plan
For this 79.3-mile trip, flexibility is your best friend. Since it's a relatively short drive of under two hours, you can easily make it a same-day excursion. Leaving mid-morning might help you avoid the worst of any local traffic. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $13, but it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially since there are no specific stops noted. The longest stretch without turning is 15.3 miles, so be prepared to adjust your speed and focus frequently on local road conditions.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.7 miles from Drum Point, MD, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baltimore, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Drum Point, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Drum Point, MD
This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Drum Point, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Solomons Island Road for about 15.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Drum Point, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 79.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road
Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 301 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
8
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
I 97
Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
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 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
7
73 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7B
Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
6
79.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
East Fayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.15 one way
$26.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Baltimore, MD
Night in Baltimore on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 8 to 12 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 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
1h 56m 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?
Expect a more engaged driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of high-speed travel. With only 18% of the drive on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads, following routes like South Solomons Island Road, South East Crain Highway, and Southern Maryland Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.3 miles on South Solomons Island Road. This profile suggests a journey where you'll be more aware of your surroundings and potentially navigating through various communities.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on South Solomons Island Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 3.9 miles in near MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles (I 97): 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.
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 Drum Point, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
Towson
70.9 mi in
|
~1h 41m
|
via I 97
About the Cities
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
Full guide →“Bodymore, Murderland” · Founded 1729
Slices of American history are around every corner in Baltimore. Maryland's largest city is a gritty old seaport town that's perhaps most famous as the site of Fort McHenry, where, at the height of the War of 1812, the sight of a tattered but defiant American flag flying over the harbor, despite a furious British bombardment, inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that was later adapted into the U.S. national anthem "Star-Spangled Banner". Nowadays, Baltimore's nonstop nightlife, temperate climate, tradition of hospitality (they don't call this place "Charm City" for nothing), and cultural attractions — not to mention its prime location on the juncture of Chesapeake Bay — made it one of the major tourist destinations of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Top landmarks
- • Johns Hopkins Hospital — hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- • Walters Art Museum — art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, US
- • Baltimore Museum of Art — art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 79.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on South Solomons Island Road. 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 Baltimore, 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 3.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles (I 97): 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 Baltimore, 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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