Origin
Parkville, MD
Late night in Parkville on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkville, MD to 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
21m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkville, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Parkville to Baltimore, you are in for a quick 19-mile journey that typically takes about 23 minutes. This route is entirely local, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Harford Road, East North Avenue, and Aisquith Street as you transition through the Northeast region of Maryland. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since there are no planned stops, you can easily complete this drive in one straightforward push. It is an ideal option for anyone needing to move between these two areas efficiently without the complexity of a long-haul road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harford Road | 5.6 mi | 15m |
| Aisquith Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hillen Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ensor Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harford Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East North Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Guilford Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harford Road
— 5.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkville, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on Oak Forest Drive
32 ft
·
7 sec
·
Oak Forest Drive
2
Turn left onto MD 147
5.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Harford Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 40 Truck
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East North Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Aisquith Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Aisquith Street
5
Turn straight onto Harford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Harford Avenue
6
Continue on Ensor Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ensor Street
7
Continue on Hillen Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillen Street
8
Continue on Hillen Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hillen Street
Use the slight left lane.
9
Turn right onto East Saratoga Street
234 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Saratoga Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Guilford Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto East Fayette Street
325 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Fayette Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 147 / Harford Road
Turn left onto MD 147 / Harford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1; US 40 Truck / East North Avenue
Turn right onto US 1; US 40 Truck / East North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Saratoga Street
Turn right onto East Saratoga Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Guilford Avenue
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East Fayette Street
Turn right onto East Fayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Baltimore, MD
Late night in Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
1:59 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
2 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
21m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. Because the highway share for this 19-mile stretch is 0%, you will spend the entire trip navigating surface streets rather than cruising on an interstate. The experience is defined by constant adjustments and urban navigation rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of road. You will find that the rhythm of the drive changes frequently as you move from the residential feel of Parkville toward the heart of Baltimore. It is a practical, utilitarian route that prioritizes direct access over scenic highway stretches.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Harford Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 147 / Harford Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 7.5 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (MD 147 / Harford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (US 1; US 40 Truck / East North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (East Saratoga Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 21m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Harford Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (MD 147 / Harford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (US 1; US 40 Truck / East North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (East Saratoga Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Baltimore, MD
More from Parkville, MD
More trips to Baltimore, MD
Explore more options from Parkville, MD or browse trips ending in Baltimore, MD.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.