Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Esteban Carriazo
City of Baltimore, MD
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Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is 16.6 miles and takes about 28m via Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region towards another Northeast destination. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for those looking for a quick transit rather than an extended scenic journey. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays, making it a convenient option for local travel or connecting to further destinations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 12 mi | 16m |
| Brock Bridge Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jessup Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Paca Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| National Business Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Brock Bridge Road
Enter roundabout onto National Business Parkway
Continue on National Business Parkway
Turn right onto MD 175
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 295
Continue on MD 295
Continue on MD 295
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
Turn left
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto National Business Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Merge onto MD 295 / Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Fort George G Mead Junction on Sunday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in City of Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the drive on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest continuous section covering 12 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Expect a relatively smooth and consistent driving experience for most of the trip, characterized by efficient travel. The route primarily utilizes major arteries like the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Brock Bridge Road, and Russell Street, suggesting a direct and functional path with limited deviations into more complex local road networks.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Brock Bridge Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near National Business Parkway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (National Business Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.7 miles (MD 295 / Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (West Baltimore Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
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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