Driving from Washington DC to a cruise at Port of Baltimore? It is about 40 miles, about 1 hour by car. Portside is expanding here, so join the waitlist and we will work to hold you a guaranteed spot near the terminal before you sail.
Port of Baltimore is about 40 miles from Washington DC, roughly 1 hour by car via I-95 North or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to the McComas Street exit. Portside is not at Baltimore yet, so join the waitlist and, if you sign up 90+ days out, we will work to secure you a reserved spot near Cruise Maryland Terminal at 2001 East McComas Street in South Locust Point, right beside I-95.
From Washington DC, the drive to Port of Baltimore runs about 40 miles and takes about 1 hour. Take I-95 North or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to the McComas Street exit. Cruises depart from the Cruise Maryland Terminal at 2001 East McComas Street in South Locust Point, right beside I-95. On a full sailing day the closest spaces go first, so knowing your parking plan before you leave Washington DC saves a scramble after the drive.
The Port of Baltimore (Cruise Maryland) is a major drive-to port for the Mid-Atlantic, from DC to Pittsburgh. The port's own lot is first-come and can fill, so a reserved off-site spot with a shuttle is a popular backup. Port of Baltimore is served by Carnival and Royal Caribbean, so whichever line you are sailing from Washington DC, the parking challenge is the same: a guaranteed spot near the terminal with a shuttle beats circling a full garage on embarkation morning.
It is free, and it is how we decide where to open next. If your cruise is 90 or more days out, that gives us the runway to secure a lot near Port of Baltimore and hold a spot for you before you sail. Add your details and we will email you the moment Baltimore parking opens.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingPort of Baltimore is about 40 miles from Washington DC, roughly 1 hour by car via I-95 North or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to the McComas Street exit. Cruises depart from the Cruise Maryland Terminal at 2001 East McComas Street in South Locust Point, right beside I-95. Portside does not have a lot at Baltimore yet, so join the free waitlist and, if you sign up at least 90 days before you sail, we will work to hold a reserved spot near the terminal for you.
Plan on about 1 hour from Washington DC, taking I-95 North or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to the McComas Street exit. The port's own lot is first-come and can fill, so a reserved off-site spot with a shuttle is a popular backup. Leaving earlier on embarkation morning gives you a cushion if traffic is heavy.
Not yet, Portside is still expanding to Port of Baltimore. Join the Baltimore waitlist free, and when we secure a partner lot near the terminal we email waitlisted cruisers first, prioritizing anyone sailing 90 or more days out.
Port of Baltimore is served by Carnival and Royal Caribbean. Many of those cruisers drive in from Washington DC and across the region, which is exactly why reserved parking with a free terminal shuttle is in demand here.
From $14.95 a day, free shuttle straight to your terminal, no hidden fees.
Rates start at $14.95/day. Weekend and peak sail dates, and last-minute bookings, can be higher based on demand and the day of the week. Your exact daily rate is always shown before you pay.