Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Review based on several factors:
1.) Is this tunnel in fact a tunnel? Yes, 5 Stars
2.) Is this tunnel in or near Baltimore? Yes, 5 Stars
3.) Is this tunnel on or near the Harbor in Baltimore? Yes, 5 Stars
4.) Is this tunnel, a tunnel on both sides? Yes, 5 Stars
5.) Can I drive my vehicle INTO this tunnel? Yes, 5 stars
6.) Can I drive my vehicle Out of this tunnel? Yes, 5 Stars
7.) Does this tunnel consistently provide safe passage? Yes, 5 Stars
8.) Is this tunnel readily available when I Need it? Yes, 5 Stars
9.) Is this tunnel well lit? Yes, 5 Stars
10.) Can I hold my breath while driving completely through this tunnel? No, not anymore. 1 Star.
Overall: I am willing to stake my reputation on the fact this this tunnel, is indeed a tunnel. The age of this tunnel, and the traffic that goes through it are of no concern to me. This tunnel is tride and true, and to my knowledge has never collapsed. I have no other choice then to deem that this tunnel specifically has done a fine job, and has truly stood the test of time. It’s actually one of my 2 favorite tunnels in baltimore! Well done.

Make sure you get a receipt that shows you paid or you’ll receive a ticket in the mail saying you did not pay

Good alternative to the Baltimore Tunnel when I-​95 is backed up but there are only two bores (total of 2 lanes in each direction) so it can’t handle as much throughput. It adds a few miles to your trip but could save an hour or more when I-​95 is really bad. They keep the inside of the tunnel clean, unlike any of the disgusting NY tunnels that you pay double or triple for the benefit of crawling through their tunnels at a smooth 3 mph… if you’re lucky.

Underwater Tunnel– nothing too excited except when you see yourself on a map going through it.

1. $ 4 cash or EZ-​pass to get through the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. I highly suggest getting EZ-​pass because the cash lines can be extremely long and tiring to wait for.
2. The tunnel is brightly lit, compared to the Holland Tunnel in NY-​NJ.
3. The roads are smooth and exactly how roads should be.
4. There’s wifi service!

Wow! What a great tunnel. It has these cool walls that remind me of a pool. The roads through are nice and smooth. And they have free wifi!

One of my favorite tunnels — always a treat to use it! Yes it is an older tunnel and therefore much narrower than more recently-​built tunnels, but that is just fine with me. The tiles are almost always very clean, which affords a lot of safety benefits. A leisurely cruise to the tunnel from I-​95 northbound via I-​895 is a real treat, and there are rarely many cars on that stretch.

Can’t believe this is going to be the sixth tunnel I’m about to review!
I noticed every time driving through the tunnel there’s a word above the tunnel…“bore”… «bore» is a term used to describe the inner diameter of a pipe or tube… The tunnel has 4 tubes… each tube having 2 lanes… lanes are pretty tight… Beware of late night traffics…

What do you really say about a Tunnel? $ 4 is alittle high I though. Better than some Tolls and fees in NY

As with any large tunnels, you will have to pay a toll to drive in it. It is an old and long tunnel. Even in non-​rush hour, it can be slow due to it’s narrow design and mostly idiotic drivers. It does offer a short cut across the Bay, so it’s worth the cost unless you have to do a daily commute. I happen to have an EZ Pass, so my toll experience is better than most since all I have to do is drive in and out of the EZ Pass lane.

The tolls are to damn high $ 4 bucks and you only can pay with cash. I think all the taxes and tolls in Maryland I am thinking of moving down south. That is why I like being down south no tolls and cost of living is cheaper Georgia or Florida here I come.

I find it hard to review tunnels and highways. However, for most destinations, you can choose between this tunnel and the I-​95 tunnel so I figured I would share my opinions.
This tunnel has some drawbacks to it, but I will take it if the traffic is backed up on the I-​95 tunnel. The good news is that it gets you under the Bay without drowning so that is a huge positive in my book.
The drawbacks are that this is a very narrow tunnel compared to most I have traversed so that can freak you out a lot. There are only two bores, so that also means there is often two way traffic in the tunnel, which can REALLY freak you out. For some reason, two way traffic in a tunnel makes me pretty uncomfortable. The access roads are 50 mph speed limits compared to 55 on the I-​95 tunnel.
This tunnel is fine, but you might prefer the I-​95 tunnel.

$ 4 seems a bit much for a tunnel, even if it goes through/​under downtown. I found it to be a bit narrow as tunnels go.

Cash only. If you learn nothing else from reading this review, please remember to have $ 4 cash ready to pay these folks because if you don’t there isn’t an alternative. Many areas allow you to mail in a toll payment if you can’t pay at the booth. I definitely prefer that to having a notice or ticket mailed to you.
I had to laugh. It was a few days before Christmas and even though I knew better, I let my boyfriend convince me that all toll roads accepted credit cards. Nope. Sucks us because the $ 4 toll increases to $ 6 if you drive through without paying. That seems kind of stupid for a lot of reasons.
First, what’s the difference between kindly telling the toll attendant that you don’t have enough to pay and just driving through the E-​Z Pass lane? I guess just courtesy because there isn’t a reward. The jerks are treated the same as the good guys. Seems like Maryland DOT could stick it to the jerks and increase their fee from $ 6 to something substantial. Trust me, next time I’m just plowing through.
Apparently they mail a notice within 30 days and then you send them back $ 6. If there were an envelope or form they could pass out AT THE TOLL BOOTH most people would likely mail a payment much more quickly. I feel like that would increase collection rates.
Anyway, this is well above my pay scale and I’m not an urban planner or transportation expert. I have to assume someone who knows more than me is making good decisions. Lulz…

Lol… who the pup Unilocal about a tunnel? I don’t get it.
But if you have to know… The Baltimore Tunnel is only 2 bores or 2×2 lanes. It takes you out to I-​895. I remember as a kid that the Baltimore Tunnel was the only tunnel at one point.
I prefer the Baltimore Tunnel because I get to use I-​895 which is more scenic than the more urban I-​95 route that the McHenry Tunnel takes you. Although there is more risk of getting into a jam with the Harbor Tunnel, with the advent of traffic apps on phones and GPS, you can check which route is better before you get stuck.
There you go, my 20 cents (inflation)!