I just rode from Crofton to Laurel on Saturday afternoon and that stretch of 198 is perfectly fine. The exits for 295 can get a little busy but with a group of riders I don't see it being much of an issue.

Suppose I should do a quick introduction while I'm here! Name's Jeremy and I just started riding last month... A few foot and ankle injuries are keeping me from playing Football and Soccer so I've picked up cycling to stay in shape and I'm absolutely loving it. I live in Crofton so I've pretty much just stuck with the back roads here but I'm looking to start branching out.