Frederick, MD Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Frederick, MD is a local road trip base with 80 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 50 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Frederick, MD spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

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Trip Routes

79

Longest Drive

169.2 mi

Ocean City, MD

Quickest Drive

18m

Adamstown, MD

Plan Around Frederick, MD

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Frederick, MD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Ocean City, MD to Frederick, MD 169.2 mi · 3h 52m Snow Hill, MD to Frederick, MD 168.3 mi · 3h 46m Delmar, MD to Frederick, MD 144 mi · 3h 12m Cambridge, MD to Frederick, MD 123.4 mi · 2h 7m

Continue From Frederick, MD

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Frederick, MD to Solomons, MD 107.8 mi · 2h 35m Frederick, MD to Drum Point, MD 107.1 mi · 2h 32m Frederick, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD 106.1 mi · 2h 31m Frederick, MD to Greensboro, MD 105.9 mi · 2h 22m

Trips from Frederick, MD

Frederick, MD to Solomons, MD

107.8 mi 2h 35m

Frederick, MD to Drum Point, MD

107.1 mi 2h 32m

Frederick, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

106.1 mi 2h 31m

Frederick, MD to Greensboro, MD

105.9 mi 2h 22m

Frederick, MD to Frostburg, MD

99.2 mi 1h 58m

Frederick, MD to Bennsville, MD

76.6 mi 1h 46m

Frederick, MD to Fort Washington, MD

69.6 mi 1h 36m

Frederick, MD to South Gate, MD

55.6 mi 1h 10m

Frederick, MD to Fairwood, MD

55.2 mi 1h 18m

Frederick, MD to Gambrills, MD

54.9 mi 1h 10m

Frederick, MD to Hampton, MD

54.2 mi 1h 7m

Frederick, MD to Lansdowne, MD

46.7 mi 57m

Frederick, MD to Brentwood, MD

46.3 mi 1h 9m

Frederick, MD to Hanover, MD

46.2 mi 57m

Frederick, MD to Arlington, MD

45.9 mi 58m

Frederick, MD to Jessup, MD

45.5 mi 57m

Frederick, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD

43.4 mi 54m

Frederick, MD to Takoma Park, MD

41.4 mi 1h 1m

Driving from Frederick, MD

On average, trips departing from Frederick, MD run 50 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 8m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 108 miles (2h 35m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Frederick, MD include Solomons, MD (107.8 mi, 2h 35m), Drum Point, MD (107.1 mi, 2h 32m), Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD (106.1 mi, 2h 31m), Greensboro, MD (105.9 mi, 2h 22m), and Frostburg, MD (99.2 mi, 1h 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MD currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 50-mile trip from Frederick, MD, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 34 mapped routes leaving Frederick, MD and 46 routes heading into Frederick, MD, covering 80 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 108 miles.

The longest mapped route from Frederick, MD covers 108 miles and takes approximately 2h 35m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.

The average route from Frederick, MD runs about 50 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 50-mile trip from Frederick, MD costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Frederick, MD include Solomons, MD, Drum Point, MD, Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD and Greensboro, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.