Road Trips from Frederick, MD
Frederick is a great starting point for day trips around Maryland. You've got options ranging from under an hour to over two hours away, all generally on flat terrain. Many of these routes put you near significant historical parks, with several options featuring multiple park choices. Whether you're looking for a quick drive to a nearby battlefield or a longer haul to the Eastern Shore, Frederick offers a variety of easy escapes.
Total Routes
51
Shortest
0.8h
With Parks Nearby
51
Under 2 hours
39 total in this range
Forest Heights, MD
1h 25m54 mi one way
Hampton, MD
1h 7m54.2 mi one way
This 1.1-hour drive is one of the quickest options, primarily on highway. It's a straightforward route with a high drive score, making it a simple choice if you want to get out and back quickly. You'll be near Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks.
Kingsville, MD
1h 25m65.9 mi one way
At 1.4 hours, this trip offers a mix of highway and surface roads. It's a solid choice for a day trip, with a high drive score of 9. Like many routes from Frederick, it provides access to Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks.
Charlestown, MD
1h 59m94.2 mi one way
Grasonville, MD
1h 45m81.4 mi one way
This 1.8-hour trip is one of the longer highway-focused options. It’s a good pick if you want to cover more ground without a complex drive, and it offers access to the same major historical parks as other routes: Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry.
Full-day getaway
11 total in this range
Greensboro, MD
2h 22m105.9 mi one way
This 2.4-hour route is one of the longer trips, covering 105.9 miles with a mix of highway and surface roads. It's a good choice for a more extensive day trip, and it keeps you close to Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks.
Chestertown, MD
2h 24m107.9 mi one way
At 2.4 hours and 107.9 miles, this trip is similar in length to Greensboro. It uses a mix of highway and surface roads and offers a solid drive score. Access to Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks remains consistent.
Centreville, MD
2h92 mi one way
Hurlock, MD
2h 48m119.3 mi one way
This 2.8-hour drive is the longest option from Frederick, covering 119.3 miles. It’s a mixed highway and surface road route with a high drive score. You'll have access to Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks.
Ridgely, MD
2h 14m101.5 mi one way
Covering 101.5 miles and taking 2.2 hours, this trip is a substantial day drive. It uses mixed highway and surface roads and maintains a high drive score. Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks are accessible from this route.
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Forest Heights, MD
1h 25m54 mi one way
Hampton, MD
1h 7m54.2 mi one way
Greensboro, MD
2h 22m105.9 mi one way
Chestertown, MD
2h 24m107.9 mi one way
Chestertown, MD
2h 24m107.9 mi one way
Stevensville, MD
1h 38m75.8 mi one way
Crisfield, MD
4h 5m183.1 mi one way
Solomons, MD
2h 35m107.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With flat terrain and multiple park options nearby, spring is ideal for exploring historical sites like Monocacy and Antietam.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain and proximity to parks like Harpers Ferry make these drives enjoyable during the warmer months.
Fall
Autumn foliage can enhance drives through areas near Monocacy and Antietam National Battlefield, offering pleasant, cooler weather.
Winter
Shorter highway-focused trips remain practical, and the historical parks are accessible year-round, though weather may impact enjoyment.
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