Baltimore-Washington Parkway
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C.
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About Baltimore-Washington Parkway
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the capital city since 1954.
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Driving times from Baltimore-Washington Parkway, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Spring: During these months of transition, the weather can alternate from warm, humid air coming from the south to cold, dry air coming from the northwest. Be prepared for changing conditions. Summer: The warmest months are June, July, and August, with average highs in the 80s (~31 ?) combined with high humidity. Temperatures often climb into the 90s (~34?).
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Baltimore-Washington Parkway?
- Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Baltimore-Washington Parkway?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Greenbelt Park (12 min), Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens (17 min), Capitol Hill Parks (21 min), Anacostia Park (22 min), African American Civil War Memorial (23 min), Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument (24 min).