Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nob Hill, MD
RDNE Stock project
Deer Park, MD
Muzin Kahraman
This quick 8-mile journey from Nob Hill to Deer Park in Maryland takes about 16 minutes, making it a perfect, easy day trip. You'll primarily travel on Northwest Expressway, Deer Park Road, and Westminster Pike, with a 31% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is a very manageable $1. Since it's such a brief drive, there's no need for an overnight stay; you can easily complete this trip and return within a few hours. This route stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, offering a straightforward local drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Deer Park Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Westminster Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Church Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Berrymans Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Red Brook Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Nob Hill Park Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nicodemus Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nob Hill, MD and Deer Park, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Earlton Court
Turn left onto Nob Hill Park Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 140
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Old Westminster Pike
Turn left onto Woodfield Court
Turn left onto MD 140
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795
Take the exit
Turn left onto Nicodemus Road
Turn right onto Red Brook Boulevard
Continue on Red Run Boulevard
Turn right onto Church Road
Turn left onto Berrymans Lane
Turn left onto Deer Park Road
Turn left onto Dolfield Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 4.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Gorse Mill Road, Woodfield Court, Brian Daniel Court
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Woodfield Court
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Franklin Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Red Brook Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.81 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Nob Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Deer Park on Sunday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending some faster highway segments with local road travel. About 31% of your journey will be on the Northwest Expressway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 2.4 miles. As you transition from the expressway to Deer Park Road and Westminster Pike, the character of the drive will likely shift to a more local feel. This blend means you won't be stuck in monotonous highway driving for too long, offering a bit of variety as you cover the short distance.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
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 8 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (Woodfield Court): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
140 ft
Total Descent
162 ft
Highest Point
705 ft
~3.4 mi in
Elevation Range
75 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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