Frederick, MD Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Frederick, MD is a local road trip base with 35 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 69 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Frederick, MD head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

35

Longest Drive

169.2 mi

Ocean City, MD

Quickest Drive

48m

Highland, 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 District of Columbia, DC to Frederick, MD 45.8 mi · 1h 12m

Continue From Frederick, MD

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

Frederick, MD to Hurlock, MD 119.3 mi · 2h 48m Frederick, MD to Chestertown, MD 107.9 mi · 2h 24m Frederick, MD to Solomons, MD 107.8 mi · 2h 35m Frederick, MD to Drum Point, MD 107.1 mi · 2h 32m

Trips from Frederick, MD

Frederick, MD to Hurlock, MD

119.3 mi 2h 48m

Frederick, MD to Chestertown, MD

107.9 mi 2h 24m

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 Leonardtown, MD

106 mi 2h 31m

Frederick, MD to Greensboro, MD

105.9 mi 2h 22m

Frederick, MD to Ridgely, MD

101.5 mi 2h 14m

Frederick, MD to Golden Beach, MD

94.1 mi 2h 17m

Frederick, MD to Prince Frederick, MD

88 mi 2h 4m

Frederick, MD to Grasonville, MD

81.4 mi 1h 45m

Frederick, MD to Deale, MD

76.4 mi 1h 49m

Frederick, MD to Bryans Road, MD

75.4 mi 1h 42m

Frederick, MD to Hillsmere Shores, MD

72.1 mi 1h 30m

Frederick, MD to Kingsville, MD

65.9 mi 1h 25m

Frederick, MD to Crownsville, MD

62.4 mi 1h 16m

Frederick, MD to South Gate, MD

55.6 mi 1h 10m

Frederick, MD to Fairwood, MD

55.2 mi 1h 18m

Driving from Frederick, MD

On average, trips departing from Frederick, MD run 69 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 33m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 119 miles (2h 48m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Frederick, MD include Hurlock, MD (119.3 mi, 2h 48m), Chestertown, MD (107.9 mi, 2h 24m), Solomons, MD (107.8 mi, 2h 35m), Drum Point, MD (107.1 mi, 2h 32m), and Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD (106.1 mi, 2h 31m). 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 69-mile trip from Frederick, MD, budget about $11 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 32 mapped routes leaving Frederick, MD and 3 routes heading into Frederick, MD, covering 35 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 119 miles.

The longest mapped route from Frederick, MD covers 119 miles and takes approximately 2h 48m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.

The average route from Frederick, MD runs about 69 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 69-mile trip from Frederick, MD costs roughly $11 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 Hurlock, MD, Chestertown, MD, Solomons, MD and Drum Point, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Frederick, MD by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

80,617

Median Income

$95,150

Median Home Value

$365,200

Median Age

37.1

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Frederick, MD at a Glance

Founded

1745

Elevation

302 ft

Area

23 mi²

Sister Cities

Landau in der Pfalz Schifferstadt Aquiraz

Notable People from Frederick, MD

A sampling of people born in Frederick, MD.

Michael Beasley

1989

American basketball player (born 1989)

Shawn Hatosy

1975

American actor

Lester Bowie

1941–1999

American jazz trumpet player and composer (1941-1999)

John Nelson

1791–1860

Attorney General of the United States from 1843 to 1845

Don L. Anderson

1933–2014

American geophysicist (1933-2014)

Christopher Boyes

1968

American sound engineer

Florence Roberts

1861–1940

American actress (1861–1940)

Shadrach Bond

1773–1832

American politician: 1st Governor of Illinois; Illinois Territory congressman (1773-1832)

Charles Mathias

1922–2010

American politician (1922-2010)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Frederick, MD.

Frederick Armory

drill hall in Frederick, United States of America

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Frederick Historic District

historic district in Maryland, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Hessian Barracks

historic barracks building in Frederick, Maryland, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Schifferstadt

oldest standing house in Frederick, Maryland, United States

National Historic Landmark National Register of Historic Places listed place

Traveler Guide to Frederick, MD

Frederick is a charming city of approximately 80,000 people (2020) in Maryland. It is a major antique center with many shops, eateries, galleries and antique dealers.

Frederick is the county seat, largest city, and commercial and geographic center of Frederick County. In colonial times, Frederick was on an important north–south Indian trail. The town was founded around 1742 and was likely named after Frederick Calvert, the 6th and last Baron Baltimore.

1 Barbara Fritchie House, 154 West Patrick St, ☏ +1 301 698-8992. Call ahead for hours during which you can visit the interior (which is preserved in the period style when she lived there), as they are not regular. A Civil War-era Union patriot and close friend of Francis Scott Key, Barbara Fritchie is perhaps best known for flying the Union flag outside her house as General Stonewall Jackson marched by on the Maryland Campaign. In memory of this event, John Greenleaf Whittier wrote his poem Barbara Frietchie, lines of which Winston Churchill recited by memory during his visit to the city. (updated Oct 2017) 2 National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E Patrick St, ☏ +1 301 695-1864. M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Also has locations in Sharpsburg and Washington, D.C.. The exhibits demonstrate how medicine was practiced during the Civil War (which was a lesson in patient endurance), as well as track advances in medicine during those times. Adult $9.50, student $7. (updated Oct 2017) 3 Rose Hill Manor, 1611 N Market St, ☏ +1 301 600-1650. A hands-on children's museum with folks in period costume and "rural activities" (updated Oct 2017) 4 Monocacy National Battlefield, 4801 Urbana Pike (take I-70 south of Frederick and exit Urbana Pike to the park), ☏ +1 301-662-3515. Daily 8:30AM-5PM. Site of a summer 1864 Civil War battle between General Jubal Early of the Confederacy and General Lew Wallace of the Union. Free.

1 Baker Park, 121 N Bentz St. 7:30AM-10PM. Downtown Frederick's 44-acre park features a carillon, band shell, tennis courts, softball and baseball field, Culler Lake, Thomas pool, and numerous playgrounds for children. Park features concerts and children's theater in the summer and numerous outdoor events throughout the year including a Fourth of July celebration. 2 Edward P. Thomas, Jr. Memorial Swimming Pool, 500 Fleming Ave in Baker Park, ☏ +1 301 663-5666. Memorial Day to Labor Day: 12:30-8PM. Adult $6. Frederick Keys (Harry Grove Stadium), 21 Stadium Dr (exit 54 on I-70—then head for the towering lights), ☏ +1 301 791-6266. A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. $5-11. (updated Nov 2025) 3 Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick St, ☏ +1 301 663 5895. Hosts events and festivals all year round.

1 Frederick Coffee Company and Cafe, 100 N East St (Corner of E Church St), ☏ +1 301 694-9299. Daily 6AM - 6PM. Strong coffee in a comfortable setting. 2 Pretzel and Pizza Creations, 210 N Market St (Near E 2nd St), ☏ +1 301 694-9299. F Sa 11AM - 9PM, Su-Th 11AM - 8PM. Pizza with a pretzel crust. Just as amazing as it sounds. If you can't find a seat, take the pizza a block away to the Healing Garden at Bonita Maas Park for a lovely meal in the park. 3 South Market Sandwich Company, 105 S Market St (Corner of W All Saints St), ☏ +1 240 651-3797. M-Sa 8AM - 4PM, closed Su. Sandwich shop with creative combinations of quality ingredients. Located near Carroll Creek, where you can eat a sandwich on a park bench watching the flow of the creek. Fast food and national chain restaurants are located to the west along Route 40, known as "the golden mile", and south along Route 85 and South Market Street. Smaller, local restaurants are located mainly along Market street in the center of the historic part of town. 4 Airways Inn of Frederick, 310 Aviation Way (Located on Aviation Way at The Frederick Municipal Airport), ☏ +1 301 228-2100. Famous for fresh seafood and delicious Maryland crab soup. 5 a.k.a. Friscos Restaurant, 4632 Wedgewood Blvd, ☏ +1 301 698-0018. Great sandwiches and potatoes. The specialty is the 'exploded potatoes.' $5-10. 6 Brewer's Alley, 124 N Market St, ☏ +1 301 631-0089. Local brewery with a nice range of beers. The Nut Brown Ale and Oatmeal Stout are very good. Cask aged beers are often available.

1 Tenth Ward Distilling Company, 55 E Patrick St (Near Maxwell St), ☏ +1 301 360-5888. W-F 2-10PM, Sa noon-10PM, Su noon-6PM. Distillery selling gin, whiskey, rye, absinthe, and other spirits. Mixed drinks served as well. Can also have burgers delivered from the burger shop next door. 2 Bushwaller's, 209 N Market St, ☏ +1 301 695-6988. Irish pub. 3 Guido's Speakeasy, 543 N Market St (Rt 15, exit 14, east on Rosemont Ave. Rosemont Ave becomes Dill Ave. Left on N Market St. Go two blocks. Corner of N. Market St. and E. 6th St.), ☏ +1 301 620-7000. 3PM - 1:45AM. Dive bar. 4 Mirage Lounge, 243 N Market St, ☏ +1 301 631-9247. Hookah bar with wide selection of sheesha. Serves Middle Eastern food. 50-cent beers on Thursdays. Frequented on the evenings by students from Hood College. (updated Sep 2016) 5 Monocacy Brewing Company, 1781 N Market St, ☏ +1 240 457-4232. W 4PM-8PM, Th F 4-9PM, Sa noon-9PM, Su noon-6PM, M Tu closed. Brewery with indoor and outdoor seating area. Sometimes has live music and a food truck. (updated Sep 2021) 6 McClintock Distilling, 35 S Carroll St, Frederick. (updated Feb 2024)

Gambrill State Park Camping, 8002 Gambrill Park Rd. Camping facilities. Comfort Inn – Frederick, 7300 Executive Way, ☏ +1 301 668-7272. Fairfield Inn & Suites Frederick, 5220 Westview Dr, ☏ +1 301 631-2000. Hampton Inn Frederick, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, ☏ +1 301 698-2500. MainStay Suites – Frederick, 7310 Executive Way, ☏ +1 301 668-4600. Holiday Inn Frederick-Conf Ctr at FSK Mall, 5400 Holiday Drive, ☏ +1 301 694-7500. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD, 5579 Spectrum Dr, ☏ +1 301 695-2881, [email protected]. Courtyard Frederick, 5225 Westview Dr, ☏ +1 301 631-9030. Best Western Historic Frederick, 420 Prospect Blvd, ☏ +1 301 695-6200. Motel 6 Frederick MD - Fort Detrick, 999 West Patrick St, ☏ +1 301 662-5141. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Econo Lodge, 6021 Francis Scott Key Dr, ☏ +1 301 698-0555. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.

From Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, take Interstate 270 north. Traffic is heavily congested southbound during morning rush hour and northbound during evening rush hour. From Baltimore and points east, take Interstate 70 west. From Hagerstown and points west, take Interstate 70 east. From Gettysburg and points north, take U.S. Route 15 south. MARC provides commuter rail service to Frederick Monday through Friday on the Brunswick Line, which originates at Union Station in Washington DC. 1 Frederick station is located at 100 S East St. Also, from the MARC train station in Point of Rocks, there is a bus service to/from Frederick. 2 Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK IATA) (2 miles east of downtown Frederick). A small, general aviation airport that serves only private planes Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI IATA), Washington National Airport (DCA IATA), or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD IATA) are the nearest large commercial airports. They are all within around an hour driving time of Frederick. Route 515 provides service between Frederick and the Shady Grove Metrorail Station, whereby connections can be made from Washington, DC. The bus operates only during rush hour and costs $3.50. Greyhound operates service to/from Baltimore for $11 if purchased online in advance.

A car is the easiest way to get around Frederick. There are public parking garages and street parking in the historic downtown area. TransIT operates bus services within Frederick. Buses operate between 6AM and 9PM and are free. Uber is a popular method of transport in Frederick for those without a car.

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