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Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Baltimore Washington Parkway

Greenbelt, MD

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Park

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Landmarks

About this place

This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the capital city since 1954.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Sunday
All Day

The Baltimore-Washington Parkway is generally open year round, 24 hours a day. Check current conditions for information about closures due to road work and inclement weather.

Directions

This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

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?).

Activities

Auto and ATVScenic Driving

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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