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Trip from Dundalk, 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

17m

Distance

8.6 mi

14 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m ★

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

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census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Dundalk, MD

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Trip Overview

Dundalk, MD to Baltimore, MD is 8.6 miles and takes about 17m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maryland, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick transit rather than an extensive journey. It's an ideal option for a simple point-to-point drive, easily completed within a single day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 3.2 mi 4m
Broening Highway 1.3 mi 2m
Keith Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Cal Ripken Way 0.9 mi 1m
West Conway Street 0.3 mi <1m
Dunhill Road 0.2 mi <1m
South Calvert Street 0.2 mi <1m
Light Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 3.2 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dundalk, MD and Baltimore, MD.

1

Start on Dundalk Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Dundalk Avenue
2

Turn left onto Dunhill Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Dunhill Road
3

Continue on Dunhill Road

181 ft · 9 sec · Dunhill Road
4

Turn right onto Broening Highway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broening Highway
5

Turn slight right

201 ft · 7 sec
6

Continue on Keith Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Keith Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 95
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 95 Toll South: Washington Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 95

3.2 mi · 4 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 53 Toward I 395 North: Downtown, Inner Harbor Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on I 395

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cal Ripken Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn slight right onto West Conway Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · West Conway Street
Toward Conway Street, Inner Harbor Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto MD 2

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Light Street
Use the left / right lanes.
14

Continue on MD 2

0.2 mi · 39 sec · South Calvert Street
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto East Baltimore Street

262 ft · 12 sec · East Baltimore Street
16

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
17

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
18

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 Toll South: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 Toll South: Washington
5
3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 395 North: Downtown, Inner Harbor

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 53 Toward I 395 North: Downtown, Inner Harbor
5
7.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | West Conway Street

Turn slight right onto West Conway Street toward Conway Street, Inner Harbor

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Conway Street, Inner Harbor
6
8.5 mi into trip | ~17m 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

$1.43 one way

$2.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.56 $3.12
premium $4.93 $1.67 $3.34
diesel $5.61 $1.90 $3.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.90 $0.41
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.75 $0.34
EV Truck/SUV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Dundalk, MD

Late night in Dundalk on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baltimore, MD

Late night in Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

3 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

17m 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 route presents a mixed drive profile, with 38% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on I 95, Broening Highway, and Keith Avenue. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 3.2 miles on I 95, indicating a period of consistent, higher-speed travel. The road character shifts between efficient highway cruising and local thoroughfares, requiring you to adapt your driving style accordingly.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on I 95.

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 2.8 miles in.

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 12 decision points packed into just 8.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 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 Dundalk, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Inner Harbor along the way.

Inner Harbor

6.4 mi in | ~11m

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 17m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on I 95. 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 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 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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