This page delivers traffic analytics for Baltimore City, Maryland. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Baltimore City, Maryland among 610 road miles divided in 23,475 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 137 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
10,202
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.1 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
25.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,030
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 10,202 vehicles per day in Baltimore City, Maryland that results in 7,782,613 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.8 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 38.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maryland state averages: Baltimore's average daily traffic volume is 33% higher than the state average - 10,202 vehicles per day against 7,693 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 7,782,613 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.8 billion per year), roughly 5.7% of Maryland's statewide total. At 38.1 minutes, the average travel time is 12% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 24% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 25.4% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Baltimore carries more traffic than 87% of counties in Maryland. Its average travel time of 38.1 minutes is longer than 96% of counties in Maryland.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
38,199
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.5 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
63.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$102,771
A significant volume of traffic in Baltimore City, Maryland utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 38,199 vehicles per day, 298% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 9,599 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 highway road miles divided in 495 segments (average segment length 805 ft), together carrying 2,986,928 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Baltimore outranks 74% of counties in Maryland. Trucks constitute 10.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.3%, highway truck share is 6% higher than the state average, marking Baltimore as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 57% of counties in Maryland see a lower highway truck share than Baltimore's 10.3%. By raw truck volume, Baltimore carries more highway trucks than 96% of counties in Maryland.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
9,599
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.0 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
24.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,386
The non-highway road network in Baltimore City, Maryland supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 9,599 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 38,199 vehicles per day. That average covers 535 non-highway road miles divided in 22,980 segments (average segment length 123 ft), together carrying 4,795,685 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 57% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (24.6%) runs 29% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 96% of counties in Maryland. Baltimore's average driver income exceeds 22% of counties in Maryland. Drivers here also skew toward the lowest median age in Maryland, at 43 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Baltimore City, Maryland, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Baltimore
Maryland
Average
Difference
Traffic
10,202
7,693
+32.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.7%
7.5%
-10.7%
Truck % (Highway)
10.3%
9.8%
+5.5%
Avg. Travel Time
38.1 min
34.0 min
+12.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 10,202 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 43 years, Baltimore has the lowest driver age of any county in Maryland.
The average travel time for drivers is 38.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 62% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Baltimore City, Maryland. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 6.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.3% on highways.
Drivers on Baltimore roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $77,030 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
