The way points of this bicycle route:
The journey begins on South Street, which is not part of Route 40. The one-way status of Patrick Street (Route 40) necessitates traveling on South Street.
Route 40 used to continue straight ahead.
Note the old alignment north of the westbound lanes.
The old Jug Bridge stood about 400 feet north of here.
This is the alignment of the National Road and the earliest alignment of Route 40.
Here, the original alignment and the current alignment of Route 40 coincide. Use caution in this area.
Note the old alignment on the right.
Return to the original Route 40 alignment and the National Road,
Location of a George Stewart photo.
Note old alignment on the left.
Note old alignment on the left. Old Frederick Road was an earlier route to the west from Baltimore.
This was a colonial road used to roll tobacco barrels to the port at Elkridge Landing.
This was a colonial road used to roll tobacco barrels to the port at Elkridge Landing.
Note the boundary stone inthe sidewalk on the right. This marks one of Baltimore's "corners."
Route 40 used to go straight on Frederick Avenue all the way to Baltimore Sreet. The one-way status prevents travel in the eastbound direction.
Route 40 used to go straight on Frederick Avenue all the way to Baltimore Sreet. The one-way status prevents travel in the eastbound direction.
There were many alignments of Route 40 through Baltimore: Baltimore Street, Fayette Street, Mulberry Street, Franklin Street and the newer I-170.
Route 40 used to turn left onto Pulaski Highway (which is one way westbound).
For the rest of the journey through Maryland youwill be traveling on Route 7, the original alignment and a less busy road.
Note old alignment on the left.
Note old alignment on the left.
Note old alignment on the right.
Route 40 used to cross the railroad tracks at this point and follow what is now Post Road.
Site of old Susquehanna River Bridge
Pedestrians are not allowed across this bridge. I suggest calling a taxi to transport you across.
Welcome to Bikely, take a step by step tour of this path:
Press Start Tour - then use the navigation buttons below to move along the path.
This day's leg of the journey leaves the Blue Ridge behind and traverses the Piedmont. There is a gradual ascent for the first sixteen miles with a climb of about 600 feet. After 45 miles, the route descends to about 150 feet above sea level. The journey also includes a span through the center of Baltimore. The day's journey does not require traveling on any Interstate Highways. If you follow this itinerary, you do so at your own risk. Failure to exercise good judgment can result in traffic violation citations, injury and even death. If in doubt, please consult with state and local law enforcement agencies.
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