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Trip from Fairland, 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

37m

Distance

26.9 mi

43 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

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Downtown Fairland, MD, MD

Fairland, MD

Jonathan Borba

city in Maryland, United States

City of Baltimore, MD

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 26.9-mile drive from Fairland, MD, to the City of Baltimore, MD, can be completed in about 37 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 66% of the journey on highways, you'll find it a quick and efficient way to travel between these two points within Maryland's Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, so budget considerations are minimal. This route is primarily a highway-focused experience, designed for speed and directness rather than leisurely sightseeing. You won't need an overnight stop; just hop in your car and go.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 17.9 mi 21m
Intercounty Connector 2.3 mi 2m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
West Baltimore Street 0.6 mi 1m
Fairland Road 0.3 mi 1m
South Paca Street 0.3 mi <1m
Columbia Pike <0.1 mi <1m
East Fayette Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 17.9 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairland, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.

1

Start on Fairland Road

175 ft · 30 sec · Fairland Road
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on Fairland Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Fairland Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto US 29

397 ft · 15 sec · Columbia Pike
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

2.3 mi · 2 min · Intercounty Connector
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 50 sec
12

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 52 Toward Russell Street North Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
18

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
19

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 200 Toll
7
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 200 Toll East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MD 200 Toll East
8
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

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 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
5.1 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
7
24.3 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward Russell Street North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward Russell Street North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.46 one way

$8.92 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.88 $9.77
premium $4.93 $5.22 $10.43
diesel $5.61 $5.94 $11.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.82 $1.29
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

Fairland, MD

Late night in Fairland on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Baltimore, MD

Late night in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

3:31 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

1 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

37m 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 this trip, with 66% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-95 and the Intercounty Connector. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving, including a continuous 17.9-mile segment on I-95, which forms the longest uninterrupted part of the journey. While not a scenic tour, the route offers a functional and direct path, transitioning from Interstate travel to urban arteries as you approach Baltimore. This drive is about efficient transit, characterized by the predictability of highway driving.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Intercounty Connector. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 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.

Between Fairland, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Russell Street North.

Burtonsville

3.2 mi in | ~5m

Russell Street North

24.3 mi in | ~30m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.9 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 City of 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 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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