Trip from Kingstown, 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

1h 40m

Distance

67.1 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

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

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Trip Overview

This 67.1-mile drive from Kingstown, MD, to the City of Baltimore, MD, is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 40 minutes. You'll primarily follow the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Church Hill Road, and Governor Ritchie Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route is budget-friendly for a short excursion. The drive offers a practical connection between Maryland's Northeast region and the major urban center of Baltimore. Given its relatively short duration, it’s perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.5 miles from Kingstown, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	24.6 mi	34m
Church Hill Road	14.5 mi	21m
Governor Ritchie Highway	8 mi	12m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	4 mi	5m
I 97	3.8 mi	4m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway	3.8 mi	5m
Centreville Road	1.8 mi	2m
Arundel Expressway	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 24.6 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Fey Road

161 ft · 15 sec · Fey Road

Turn left onto MD 213

14 mi · 21 min · Church Hill Road

Continue on MD 213

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Liberty Street

Continue on MD 213

1.8 mi · 2 min · Centreville Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 301 South

Merge onto US 301

25 mi · 34 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 2

8.0 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

Merge onto MD 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100

3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Toward MD 100 West Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 13B Toward I 97 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 97

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 97

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97

Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 695

1.1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 7B Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto MD 295

4.0 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Trip Plan

This 1 hour and 40-minute drive is easily accomplished in a single day, so you have the flexibility to leave when you please. Consider departing earlier in the morning to avoid potential traffic as you approach Baltimore. With no designated stops, you can plan for brief breaks as needed, perhaps grabbing a quick bite or stretching your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $11 for the 67.1 miles. A practical tip: familiarize yourself with the Governor Ritchie Highway section before you depart, as it can be a busy artery leading into the city.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 33.5 miles from Kingstown, MD, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.5 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Baltimore, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kingstown, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kingstown, MD

This is one driving day of about 67.1 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Kingstown, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 24.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Annapolis, MD

34 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

Grasonville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stevensville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Kingstown, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Blackwall Hitch

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Baltimore, Maryland

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 67.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14437597176

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Commerce Street Creamery Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Centreville, Maryland

0.4 mi

Lion's Villa (Indian Restaurant)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Centreville, Maryland

0.7 mi

Blackwall Hitch

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 67.1

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14437597176

Visit website

Commerce Street Creamery Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.4

Centreville, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+14107586779

Visit website

Lion's Villa (Indian Restaurant)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.4

Centreville, Maryland

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+14432628888

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 62.3

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14105895166

Visit website

G & M Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 62.3

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14106361777

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 28.7

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278113

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Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 28.7

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

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Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 28.7

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278807

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 62.3

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 67.1

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 67.1

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

SWTCH Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 67.1

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14102343631

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 62.3

Halethorpe, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 57.5

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 57.5

Glen Burnie, Maryland

+18882642208

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 52.7

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 41.9 and 60.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

41.9 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Par...

51.6 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward MD 100 West

55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13B Toward I 97 North: Baltimore

58.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 97

Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

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 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7B Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.12 one way

$22.25 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.18	$24.37
premium	$4.93	$13.01	$26.03
diesel	$5.61	$14.81	$29.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.1	$7.05	$3.22
Efficient EV	16.8	$5.87	$2.68
EV Truck/SUV	26.8	$9.39	$4.29

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Kingstown, MD

Morning in Kingstown on Sunday

Local time

6:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Baltimore, MD

Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

6:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Isolated Rain Showers

NW 10 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

6 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

1h 40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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' for this 67.1-mile journey, with only 13% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.6 miles along the Blue Star Memorial Highway. This suggests a route that involves navigating more local roads and intersections rather than a continuous, high-speed journey. The character of the drive will likely shift between more open highway segments and slower, more intricate local road sections as you progress toward Baltimore.

Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.6 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Kingstown, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Severna Park and Towson.

Severna Park

41.9 mi in | ~1h 1m

Towson

58.6 mi in | ~1h 26m | via I 97

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. 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.

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

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Blackwall Hitch

Blackwall Hitch

Commerce Street Creamery Cafe

Lion's Villa (Indian Restaurant)

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

G & M Restaurant

The Narrows Restaurant

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

SWTCH Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kingstown, MD

City of Baltimore, MD

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 40m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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