Origin
Hyattsville, MD
Late night in Hyattsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hyattsville, 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
50m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hyattsville, MD
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Trip Overview
For a quick trip between Hyattsville and Baltimore, you are looking at a 32.1-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to navigate the Northeast corridor. You will primarily utilize the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, East-West Highway, and Russell Street to complete the transit. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a change of pace, the efficiency of this highway-focused drive makes it a straightforward choice for any traveler.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 26.9 mi | 37m |
| East-West Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Riverdale Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 42nd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Queensbury Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Paca Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 26.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyattsville, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on Kennedy Street
119 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kennedy Street
2
Turn right onto 42nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
42nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Queensbury Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Queensbury Road
4
Turn left onto US 1
411 ft
·
6 sec
·
Baltimore Avenue
5
Turn right onto MD 410
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Highway
6
Continue on MD 410
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North, Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27 mi
·
37 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
13
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Hyattsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 32 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Queensbury Road
Turn right onto Queensbury Road
Navigation decision point
7
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North, Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 295: Baltimore-Washington Parkway Nor...
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
West Baltimore Street
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
32 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$5.32 one way
$10.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
4:47 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
16 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
50m 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 high-speed experience, as 84% of this drive is spent on highways. The route features a significant 26.9-mile uninterrupted stretch along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, allowing for a steady rhythm behind the wheel. While the initial segments involve navigating local roads like the East-West Highway, the transition to the parkway creates a focused, efficient commute. You will find that the personality of the drive is strictly functional and highway-oriented rather than a winding, scenic backroad. Once you reach the final approach via Russell Street, the character shifts from open highway cruising to the urban environment of your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and East-West Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Queensbury 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 32.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.6 miles (Queensbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Hyattsville, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore-Washington International Airport along the way.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport
3 mi in
|
~7m
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 50m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. 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: at 0.6 miles (Queensbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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