Mike, we would also drive up Saturday morning and stay overnight. If we get something going on this, and plan to stay together in a hotel, we're in. Otherwise, we will stay with our oldest son in Crofton.
We can link up for the trip up, and have breakfast or lunch along the way. We will be going north on 17 from Urbanna (40 miles or so north of the Coleman Bridge), through Tappahannock to the junction of 301. (There is a Horne's at this intersection, and would make a good place to meet anyone coming out of Richmond) From there, we travel 301 into Maryland, catch 50/I97 to the beltway around Baltimore, then promptly get lost. (Mapquest says from 301 to MD-5 to I-95 to I-395. seems pretty easy)
Open to a better route with someone who knows their way around.
(Added) I looked at the website. They recommend the Holiday Inn. Doesn't say how close it is to the Convention Center.
Enkei makes the wheels (RT6) that I have on the Avalanche.
Gerry