Maryland road trips
Best Road Trips in Maryland
20 popular Maryland drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.30/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Maryland Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Maryland routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Maryland road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Maryland metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.30/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.30/gal Maryland regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Maryland origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Baltimore → Miami
The headline Maryland road trip — 1130 miles, about 18.2 hours of driving and roughly $133 in gas at $3.30/gal.
More top Maryland drives (19)
Baltimore → Portland
526 mi · ~8.5 h · ~$62 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Burlington
471 mi · ~7.6 h · ~$56 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Manchester
437 mi · ~7.0 h · ~$52 gas
Open tripBoston → Baltimore
424 mi · ~6.8 h · ~$50 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Providence
382 mi · ~6.2 h · ~$45 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Buffalo
325 mi · ~5.2 h · ~$38 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Albany
325 mi · ~5.2 h · ~$38 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Rochester
321 mi · ~5.2 h · ~$38 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Hartford
316 mi · ~5.1 h · ~$37 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Syracuse
308 mi · ~5.0 h · ~$36 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Pittsburgh
231 mi · ~3.7 h · ~$27 gas
Open tripNew York → Baltimore
199 mi · ~3.2 h · ~$23 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Newark
193 mi · ~3.1 h · ~$23 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Scranton
183 mi · ~3.0 h · ~$22 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Atlantic City
138 mi · ~2.2 h · ~$16 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Baltimore
105 mi · ~1.7 h · ~$12 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Harrisburg
82 mi · ~1.3 h · ~$10 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Wilmington
76 mi · ~1.2 h · ~$9 gas
Open tripWashington → Baltimore
41 mi · ~0.7 h · ~$5 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Maryland
Top Maryland road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.30/gal.
Cheapest Maryland road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Maryland.
Long-distance road trips from Maryland
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Maryland — Washington, D.C., Delaware, Pennsylvania.
Gas prices in Maryland
Estimated regular at $3.30/gal · premium $3.95 · diesel $3.80.
Best vehicles for Maryland drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Maryland
Daily driving cost estimates for major Maryland-area cities.
EV vs gas in Maryland
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Maryland trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Maryland road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Maryland. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Maryland road trip cost in fuel?
At Maryland's estimated $3.30/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $11.79 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Maryland EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Maryland routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.