Origin
Edgewood, MD
Morning in Edgewood on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewood, MD to City of 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
38m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewood, MD
Jonathan Borba
City of Baltimore, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Edgewood into the heart of Baltimore, you are looking at a straightforward 21.5-mile journey. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Trimble Road, Edgewood Road, and Pulaski Highway rather than hopping on a major interstate. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to transition from the suburban Northeast region into the city. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you can easily complete the drive in one efficient session.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Highway | 17.8 mi | 28m |
| East Fayette Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Edgewood Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Ellwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Trimble Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pulaski Highway
— 17.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Trimble Road
74 ft
·
9 sec
·
Trimble Road
3
Turn left onto MD 755
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Edgewood Road
4
Turn left onto US 40
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Pulaski Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 40
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pulaski Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pulaski Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn slight left
119 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn left onto North Ellwood Avenue
267 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Ellwood Avenue
9
Turn right onto East Fayette Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Fayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Trimble Road
Turn right onto Trimble Road
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 755 / Edgewood Road
Turn left onto MD 755 / Edgewood Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Turn left onto US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
East Fayette Street
Turn right onto East Fayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
City of Baltimore, MD
Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
6:14 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
38m 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?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this path is a turn-heavy local drive through and through. Because 0% of this 21.5-mile route involves highway travel, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire duration of the trip. The road personality here is functional and direct, requiring your full attention as you move between local connectors. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, so prepare for a steady pace that relies on local navigation. It is a practical drive that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure rather than just watching highway markers fly by.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on Pulaski Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Trimble Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 21.5 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (Trimble Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (MD 755 / Edgewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 40 / Pulaski Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on Pulaski Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Trimble Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (MD 755 / Edgewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 40 / Pulaski Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of 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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