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Trip from Londontowne, 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

45m

Distance

31.2 mi

50 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

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

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Downtown Londontowne, MD, MD

Londontowne, MD

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city in Maryland, United States

City of Baltimore, MD

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Trip Overview

Londontowne, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is 31.2 miles and takes about 45m via I 97 and Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region into the Northeast. Given its short distance and highway-focused profile, it's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick commute or an easy transfer between locations. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect consistent speeds and a direct path.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 97 17.4 mi 20m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 4 mi 5m
Solomons Island Road 2.6 mi 4m
Baltimore Beltway 1.1 mi 1m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Mayo Road 0.8 mi 2m
Aris T Allen Boulevard 0.6 mi <1m
West Baltimore Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 97 — 17.4 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tacoma Road

236 ft · 17 sec · Tacoma Road
2

Turn left onto Londontown Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Londontown Road
3

Turn right onto MD 253

0.8 mi · 2 min · Mayo Road
4

Turn right onto MD 2

2.6 mi · 4 min · Solomons Island Road
Use the right lane.
5

Continue on MD 2

155 ft · 9 sec · Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard
7

Merge onto MD 665

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Aris T Allen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
10

Continue on I 97

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 97
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 97

10 mi · 11 min · I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

Merge onto I 695

1.1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 7B Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto MD 295

4.0 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
20

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
21

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Where to Stop

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

town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, suburb of Washington, DC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kensington, MD

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

Baltimore, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kensington, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Londontowne, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard

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

Toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T...
6
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore

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

Toward I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washingt...
6
12.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 97

Keep slight left at fork onto I 97

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.8 mi into trip | ~31m 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
7
24.9 mi into trip | ~34m 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

$5.17 one way

$10.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.67 $11.33
premium $4.93 $6.05 $12.10
diesel $5.61 $6.89 $13.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 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 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25
EV Truck/SUV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Londontowne, MD

Late night in Londontowne on Sunday

Local time

3:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Baltimore, MD

Late night in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

3:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

1 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

45m 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 route leans heavily into highway driving, with 69% of it on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 17.4 miles on I 97. Expect a fairly consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip, characterized by the efficiency of interstate travel. As you get closer to Baltimore, the road character might shift slightly, but the overall profile remains highway-focused, meaning you'll primarily be navigating well-maintained, high-speed roadways.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on I 97.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 97 and Baltimore-Washington Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (I 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Londontowne, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Towson.

Baltimore

4.8 mi in | ~9m

Towson

22.8 mi in | ~31m | via I 97

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on I 97. 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (I 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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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