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Trip from Morningside, 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 19m

Distance

61.3 mi

99 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

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Downtown Morningside, MD, MD

Morningside, MD

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city in Maryland, United States

City of Baltimore, MD

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Trip Overview

Morningside, MD to City of Baltimore, MD is 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m via I 70 and Baltimore Beltway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, connecting the Northeast region of the state to another part of the Northeast. It's a fairly direct drive that primarily utilizes major highways, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a single-day journey with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 41.7 mi 45m
Baltimore Beltway 4.7 mi 6m
Burkittsville Road 3 mi 4m
Old National Pike 2.5 mi 4m
I 95 2.5 mi 3m
East Main Street 1.2 mi 1m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
West Baltimore Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 41.7 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

350 ft · 30 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Morningside Court

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Morningside Court
3

Turn left onto MD 17

3.0 mi · 4 min · Burkittsville Road
4

Continue on MD 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Church Street
5

Turn right onto US 40 ALT

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
6

Continue on US 40 ALT

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old National Pike
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 70 East
8

Merge onto I 70

26 mi · 28 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 70; US 40

6.5 mi · 6 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

9.1 mi · 9 min · I 70
Toward Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Exit 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 91A Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 695

4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 11A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 95

2.5 mi · 3 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 52 Toward Russell Street North Use the slight right lane.
18

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
22

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
23

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Where to Stop

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

town in Carroll and Frederick Counties, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Airy, MD

31 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

Frederick, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Airy, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Morningside, 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 40.5 and 55.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
40.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Baltimore
8
49.6 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

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 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...
9
49.8 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 91A Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
8
55 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

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 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washi...
8
55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.16 one way

$20.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.13 $22.26
premium $4.93 $11.89 $23.78
diesel $5.61 $13.53 $27.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.44 $2.94
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.36 $2.45
EV Truck/SUV 24.5 0 $8.58 $3.92

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 17, 2026

Origin

Morningside, MD

Late night in Morningside on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Baltimore, MD

Late night in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Isolated Rain Showers

W 8 mph 20% chance Live forecast

73°F

Mount Airy, MD

31 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 19m 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?

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of the journey on major roadways like I 70 and the Baltimore Beltway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 41.7 miles on I 70, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Burkittsville Road suggests a transition to more local travel as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that is predominantly fast-paced with limited complexities, allowing for efficient travel.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.7 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Baltimore Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.5 miles in near I 70.

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 61.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 40.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Morningside, MD and City of Baltimore, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson, Glen Burnie and Washington.

Baltimore

40.5 mi in | ~49m | via I 70

Towson

49.6 mi in | ~59m

Glen Burnie

49.6 mi in | ~59m

Washington

55 mi in | ~1h 7m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.7 miles on I 70. 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 40.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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