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Trip from Seat Pleasant, 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

52m

Distance

35.2 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

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Downtown Seat Pleasant, MD, MD

Seat Pleasant, MD

Waldemar Brandt

Trip Overview

This 35.2-mile drive from Seat Pleasant, MD, to Baltimore, MD, is a quick trip designed for a single day. You can expect to reach your destination in about 52 minutes, making it an easy out-and-back or a simple transfer. With a projected fuel cost of around $6, it's an economical option for getting between these two Northeast region locations. The route is predominantly highway-focused, offering a straightforward journey. Since it's so short, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing and can easily fit it into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 30.2 mi 41m
Eastern Avenue Northeast 1.7 mi 3m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
West Baltimore Street 0.6 mi 1m
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway 0.5 mi 1m
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway 0.3 mi <1m
South Paca Street 0.3 mi <1m
Kenilworth Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 30.2 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seat Pleasant, MD and Baltimore, MD.

1

Start on MD 704

525 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
2

Continue on MD 704

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
3

Turn slight right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast

1.7 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue

355 ft · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

377 ft · 9 sec
Toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North
6

Merge onto MD 201

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 24 sec
Toward Baltimore Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

30 mi · 41 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
13

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
14

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Maryland City, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland City, MD

18 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.

Popular next leg

Maryland City, MD to Baltimore, MD

20 mi · 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Dundalk, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland City, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Seat Pleasant, 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | Kenilworth Avenue

Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North
6
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

Merge onto MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Baltimore
6
35.2 mi into trip | ~52m in | East Fayette Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.84 one way

$11.67 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.39 $12.78
premium $4.93 $6.83 $13.65
diesel $5.61 $7.77 $15.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.93 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Seat Pleasant, MD

Late night in Seat Pleasant on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

52m 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?

Primarily a highway-focused drive, 87% of this route utilizes major roadways, ensuring a fast-paced journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.2 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. You'll experience mostly high-speed travel, with segments on Eastern Avenue Northeast and Russell Street connecting you to your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.2 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Eastern Avenue Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Kenilworth Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Kenilworth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 52m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. 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 2.2 miles (Kenilworth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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