Fall Road Trips in Maryland
Routes
30
Avg Distance
166 mi
Avg Drive
3h 29m
Destinations
25
Maryland in the fall offers a diverse driving experience, with 30 routes averaging 166 miles and just over 3 hours. You'll find drives with excellent EV coverage and others reaching over 2,600 feet in elevation. This season's crisp air and changing foliage create a scenic backdrop for exploring the state's varied terrain, from its mostly flat eastern shores to its gently rolling western mountains.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$4.05/gal
Diesel: $4.80/gal
Typical trip cost
$22–$45
One-way, ~166 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~58 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13
Climate through the year: Maryland
Maryland peaks at around 89°F in Jul and cools to 43°F / 25°F in Jan. Wettest month is Jul at ~4.5 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain in | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 25 | 3.1 | 6.4 |
| Feb | 46 | 27 | 2.9 | 7.5 |
| Mar | 55 | 34 | 4 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 3.4 | — |
| May | 76 | 53 | 3.9 | — |
| Jun | 84 | 63 | 4 | — |
| Jul | 89 | 68 | 4.5 | — |
| Aug | 87 | 66 | 4.1 | — |
| Sep peak | 80 | 59 | 4.4 | — |
| Oct peak | 68 | 47 | 3.9 | — |
| Nov peak | 57 | 37 | 3.1 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 48 | 30 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for MD — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.
Planning Tips
- Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
- Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
- Maryland routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fall Routes
Editor's pick
Clinton, MD → Clayton, NC
Through: Norfolk → Va Beach → Rocky Mount +1 more
This lengthy, mostly highway route boasts an excellent EV charging network and a high drive score, traversing mostly flat terrain and reaching a modest 342 feet.
Editor's pick
Cambridge, MD → Cumberland, MD
Through: Severna Park
With a drive score of 9, this trip connects the coast to the mountains, featuring gently rolling terrain and parks, climbing to 1,159 feet.
Editor's pick
Oakland, MD → Essex, MD
Through: Baltimore → Towson → Glen Burnie +1 more
This route offers the highest elevation of the bunch at 2,643 feet, with a drive score of 9 and access to parks across its gently rolling terrain.
Cumberland, MD → Elkton, MD
Through: Baltimore → Towson → Glen Burnie +1 more
Hagerstown, MD → Berlin, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington → Rehoboth
Mountain Lake Park, MD → Baltimore, MD
Through: Towson → Glen Burnie
Oakland, MD → Bethesda, MD
Through: Washington → Baltimore
Annapolis, MD → Frostburg, MD
Through: Towson → Local Traffic
Westernport, MD → Essex, MD
Through: Baltimore → Towson → Glen Burnie +1 more
Ocean City, MD → Frederick, MD
Through: Severna Park
Gaithersburg, MD → Crisfield, MD
Through: College Park → Rehoboth → Ocean City
Snow Hill, MD → Frederick, MD
Through: Dover → Severna Park
Cumberland, MD → North Bel Air, MD
Through: Baltimore → Towson → Glen Burnie +1 more
Cumberland, MD → Bel Air, MD
Through: Baltimore → Towson → Glen Burnie +1 more
La Vale, MD → Annapolis, MD
Through: Baltimore → Towson → Glen Burnie
Bowie, MD → Lonaconing, MD
Through: Silver Spring → Baltimore
Westernport, MD → Gwynn Oak, MD
Through: Baltimore
Westernport, MD → Catonsville, MD
Through: Baltimore
Ocean City, MD → Fort Washington, MD
Through: Forest Heights
Bowie, MD → La Vale, MD
Through: Silver Spring → Baltimore
New Mexico, MD → Willards, MD
Through: Rehoboth → Ocean City
Montgomery Village, MD → Ocean Pines, MD
Through: College Park → Rehoboth
Frostburg, MD → Laurel, MD
Through: Clarksville
Frostburg, MD → Greenbelt, MD
Through: College Park
Ocean Pines, MD → North Bel Air, MD
Through: Baltimore → New Castle
Hagerstown, MD → Cambridge, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington → Rehoboth
New Mexico, MD → Pittsville, MD
Through: Rehoboth
Salisbury, MD → Germantown, MD
Through: Silver Spring
Salisbury, MD → North Bel Air, MD
Through: Wilmington → Baltimore → New Castle
Cumberland, MD → Laurel, MD
Through: Clarksville