Origin
Randallstown, MD
Late night in Randallstown on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randallstown, 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
28m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Randallstown, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a simple day trip within Maryland, the 12.1-mile journey from Randallstown to Baltimore is highly efficient. You can expect to reach your destination in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $2, this route is exceptionally cost-effective for your travel plans. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. This trip is straightforward enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complex logistics. It serves as a practical connection between suburban Randallstown and the heart of Baltimore.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Road | 5 mi | 11m |
| Liberty Heights Avenue | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Jones Falls Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West North Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Reisterstown Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Guilford Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Liberty Road
— 5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randallstown, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on MD 26
5.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Liberty Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on MD 26
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Liberty Heights Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight right
432 ft
·
16 sec
Use the slight right lane.
4
Continue on MD 140
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Reisterstown Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 1; US 40 Truck
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 83 South
8
Merge onto I 83
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jones Falls Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Pleasant Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
157 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Pleasant Street
11
Turn slight right onto East Pleasant Street
144 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Guilford Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto East Fayette Street
325 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Fayette Street
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 1; US 40 Truck / West North Avenue
Turn left onto US 1; US 40 Truck / West North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Pleasant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Pleasant Street
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Pleasant Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Pleasant Street
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Guilford Avenue
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
12 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
East Fayette Street
Turn right onto East Fayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
1:58 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
28m 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 as you navigate your way into the city. You will spend the majority of your time on surface streets, as the highway portion accounts for only 9 miles of the total distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5-mile segment on Liberty Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from Liberty Road to Liberty Heights Avenue and eventually toward the Jones Falls Expressway, the road personality shifts from a standard local commute to a more urban traffic flow. It is a functional, no-frills drive that prioritizes direct access over scenic cruising.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Liberty Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 9.2 miles in near US 1; US 40 Truck / West North Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (US 1; US 40 Truck / West North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 28m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Liberty Road. 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 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 9.2 miles (US 1; US 40 Truck / West North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
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