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.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
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.
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This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C
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