Road Trips from Baltimore

You know the feeling. It’s an urge to get out of the house, to buck the normal routine, the drive to see something new, though you may not exactly know what, or where that is. It’s the call of the road trip. Luckily, the Chesapeake Bay area offers folks in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area an amazing array of road trip opportunities, especially during the late spring through early fall. Check out some of our top road trips from Baltimore – whether it’s a weekend getaway or a day trip out of the city.  

Soak in Sandy Point State Park

45 minute drive from Baltimore

If you’re looking for a quick road trip from Baltimore, Sandy Point State Park is just under an hour away on the western shores of the Chesapeake. This small but scenic state park is most popular for its swimming beach and is also a great spot to fish and catch some of Maryland’s signature Blue Crabs. A thousand yards out to sea sits the historic Sandy Point Shoal Lighthouse, a cute, squat, three-story brick tower that’s over 100 years old.

Relive the Old Days in St. Mary’s City

2 hour drive from Baltimore

Take a scenic drive down the Chesapeake on 4-South to St. Mary’s City, one of the oldest colonial settlements in the United States. Considered the birthplace of religious freedom, St. Mary’s City is home to its namesake college, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, as well as a historic reconstruction of the original colonial village. This beautiful and quaint village is an excellent way to step back in time and see how European settlers lived their daily lives. Actors dressed in period costumes play the part of early townspeople to educate and demonstrate to visitors how early Americans made their living. St. Mary’s City still serves as an important archaeological site, with over 200 digs logged on the grounds in the past 30 years.

Kick Off Your Shoes in Ocean City

2 hour 45 minute drive from Baltimore

If you’re looking for a livelier destination, head three hours east to the iconic beach town of Ocean City, MD. During the summer, Ocean City is a hotbed of tourists, attracting over eight million people annually. Kick back on the beach, go shopping along the Ocean City boardwalk, or visit one of the charming family-friendly amusement parks in the area. Ocean City has a thriving nightlife during the summer, making it popular among young adults and college students. You can escape the hustle and bustle of Ocean City by visiting in the non-peak months or making a short trip to the stunning Assateague National Seashore, located just a few miles south.