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Trip from Kemp Mill, MD to Baltimore, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

33.8 mi

54 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
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.

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census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, Suburb of Washington DC

Kemp Mill, MD

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Trip Overview

This 33.8-mile drive from Kemp Mill, MD to Baltimore, MD is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 48 minutes. It's ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The primary roads you'll be using are I-95, the Capital Beltway, and University Boulevard West, with a significant 73% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $6 for this route. Given its brevity and highway focus, this drive is best suited for getting from point A to point B efficiently within the Northeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 24.5 mi 28m
Capital Beltway 2.4 mi 2m
University Boulevard West 1.3 mi 3m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
West Baltimore Street 0.6 mi 1m
University Boulevard East 0.6 mi 1m
Northwood Terrace 0.3 mi 1m
South Paca Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 24.5 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kemp Mill, MD and Baltimore, MD.

1

Start on Northwood Terrace

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwood Terrace
2

Continue on Conti Place

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Conti Place
3

At end of road, turn left onto Hoyt Street

371 ft · 22 sec · Hoyt Street
4

Turn left onto Arcola Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Arcola Avenue
5

At end of road, turn left onto MD 193

1.3 mi · 3 min · University Boulevard West
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on MD 193

0.6 mi · 1 min · University Boulevard East
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 495 East: Capital Beltway East, Baltimore, College Park
8

Merge onto I 495

2.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 27 Toward I 95 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
11

Merge onto I 95

25 mi · 28 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 52 Toward Russell Street North Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
17

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
18

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

17 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

Dundalk, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Kemp Mill, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Hoyt Street

At end of road, turn left onto Hoyt Street

Navigation decision point

7
5.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
6
5.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
7
31.2 mi into trip | ~42m 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
6
33.7 mi into trip | ~48m 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

$5.60 one way

$11.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.14 $12.27
premium $4.93 $6.56 $13.11
diesel $5.61 $7.46 $14.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.55 $1.62
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.96 $1.35
EV Truck/SUV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 20, 2026

Origin

Kemp Mill, MD

Late night in Kemp Mill on Tuesday

Local time

4:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baltimore, MD

Late night in Baltimore on Tuesday

Local time

4:46 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

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

48m 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?

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing major roadways like I-95 and the Capital Beltway. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 24.5 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway driving, the inclusion of University Boulevard West may introduce some local road elements as you approach your destination. The overall character is one of moving steadily toward Baltimore, with the emphasis on efficient travel rather than scenic detours.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Hoyt Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Kemp Mill, MD and Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward College Park, New York and Russell Street North.

College Park

2.5 mi in | ~6m

New York

5.5 mi in | ~10m

Russell Street North

31.2 mi in | ~42m

About the Cities

Starting in Kemp Mill, MD

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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 48m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.5 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 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 (Hoyt Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. 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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