Origin
Hampstead, MD
Late night in Hampstead on Tuesday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampstead, MD to Baltimore, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to head from Hampstead to Baltimore, this 33.4-mile trip is a straightforward local journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. Because the entire route remains within the Northeast region of Maryland, it is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this an economical commute or visit. Since there are no required stops along the way, you can easily complete the drive in one go. It is a practical route for anyone needing to transition from the quieter surroundings of Hampstead to the urban environment of Baltimore.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Road | 10.3 mi | 19m |
| Jones Falls Expressway | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Black Rock Road | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| Lower Beckleysville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Guilford Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Falls Road
— 10.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on Shiloh Avenue
33 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shiloh Avenue
2
Turn right onto MD 30 Business
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto MD 88
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Beckleysville Road
4
Enter roundabout onto MD 88
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
Black Rock Road
5
Continue on MD 88
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Black Rock Road
6
Turn right onto MD 25
10 mi
·
19 min
·
Falls Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Jones Falls Expressway
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Jones Falls Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Pleasant Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
157 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Pleasant Street
10
Turn slight right onto East Pleasant Street
144 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Guilford Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto East Fayette Street
325 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Fayette Street
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MD 25 / Falls Road
Turn right onto MD 25 / Falls Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Pleasant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Pleasant Street
6
28.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Pleasant Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Pleasant Street
7
28.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Guilford Avenue
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
28.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
East Fayette Street
Turn right onto East Fayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.76 one way
$9.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Baltimore on Tuesday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
4 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
49m 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 turn-heavy local drive that steers clear of major interstates entirely, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, Lower Beckleysville Road, and Black Rock Road, which keeps the experience focused on local infrastructure. Because the journey relies on these winding roads, the driving style is much more hands-on and technical than a standard highway cruise. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, you will need to stay alert and engaged with the road layout throughout the duration of your trip.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Falls Road.
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 8.1 miles in near MD 25 / Falls Road.
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 9 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (MD 25 / Falls Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 49m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Falls 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 8.1 miles (MD 25 / Falls Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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