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Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD Road Trip — Best Stops Along the Way

The best attractions, restaurants, and scenic stops between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD. 42.0 mi, approximately 1 hour 1 min of driving. Real drive times, real ratings, real photos.

Washington, DCBaltimore, MD

42.0 mi · 1 hour 1 min drive · 12 stops found

12 stops along the way

Watermelon House, Washington, DC 20009
1

Watermelon House

Washington, DC 20009

5 min from Washington4.6 (187)Attraction
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC 20560
2

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Washington, DC 20560

9 min from Washington4.8 (57,329)HistoryAttraction
Tudor Place, Washington, DC 20007
3

Tudor Place

Washington, DC 20007

10 min from Washington4.5 (600)HistoryAttraction
Dumbarton Stone Bridge, R St NW, Washington
4

Dumbarton Stone Bridge

R St NW, Washington

10 min from Washington4.7 (6)Attraction
Rock Creek Park, DC, USA
5

Rock Creek Park

DC, USA

12 min from Washington4.8 (4,445)NatureAttraction
United States Botanic Garden, Washington, DC 20001
6

United States Botanic Garden

Washington, DC 20001

13 min from Washington4.7 (18,273)Attraction
Beat The Bomb DC, Washington, DC 20002
7

Beat The Bomb DC

Washington, DC 20002

16 min from Washington4.9 (11,041)Food
United States National Arboretum, Washington, DC 20002
8

United States National Arboretum

Washington, DC 20002

18 min from Washington4.7 (6,195)Attraction
National Herb Garden, DC 20002, USA
9

National Herb Garden

DC 20002, USA

20 min from Washington4.8 (27)Attraction
National Capitol Columns, 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington
10

National Capitol Columns

3501 New York Ave NE, Washington

21 min from Washington4.7 (597)Attraction
National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
11

National Harbor

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

22 min from Washington4.7 (2,553)Attraction
American Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
12

American Way

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

22 min from Washington4.9 (11)Attraction

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD?

The drive from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD is 42.0 mi, taking approximately 1 hour 1 min without stops. With stops for food, gas, and sightseeing, plan for a full day.

What are the best stops between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD?

The best stops include scenic overlooks, state parks, historic towns, and local restaurants along the route. Check the stop cards above for top-rated options with real drive times and ratings from Google.

Is the Washington to Baltimore drive scenic?

Yes. The route between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD passes through several interesting areas. The stops listed above highlight the best scenic, cultural, and food destinations along the way.

Should I make the Washington to Baltimore trip a road trip or just drive straight through?

We recommend making it a road trip. The stops between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD are worth the detour. Most add less than 30 minutes to your total drive and offer experiences you won't find at highway rest stops.

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