📘 Park Overview
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the capital city since 1954.
🌤 Weather Information
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?).
🚗 Directions
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C
Images
The parkway is dedicated for Gladys Noon Spellman
Credit: NPS Photo
Millions enjoy the scenic entryway to the Nation's Capital
Credit: NPS Photo
Baltimore Washington Parkway
Credit: NPS
Enjoy a Scenic Drive to the Nation's Capital
Credit: NPS
Enjoy a Scenic Drive to the Nation's Capital
Credit: NPS
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Apr 2
Overcast
High: 57.9°F | Low: 47.7°F
Humidity: 89%
Wind: 11.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.4
Sunrise: 06:50 AM
Sunset: 07:32 PM
Moon: Full Moon (100%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 53.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Apr 3
Mist
High: 76.8°F | Low: 44.6°F
Humidity: 78%
Wind: 13 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.6
Sunrise: 06:48 AM
Sunset: 07:33 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (99%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 54.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Apr 4
Sunny
High: 87.6°F | Low: 66.7°F
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 13.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.6
Sunrise: 06:47 AM
Sunset: 07:34 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 66.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Effective: Apr 2, 2026 2:28pm
Expires: Apr 2, 2026 2:38pm
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Baltimore Washington Parkway
Greenbelt, MD 20770
🏤 Mailing Address:
6565 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770
📞 Voice Phone: 771-208-1453
✉️ Email: nace_superintendent@nps.gov