Scenic Drives in Maryland
Routes
60
Avg Distance
151 mi
Avg Drive
3h 17m
Destinations
50
Not every route in Maryland is memorable, but these 60 are. Each scores at least 7/10 for drive quality, meaning real elevation changes, scenic stretches, and roads that feel like more than just pavement between two points.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$4.24/gal
Diesel: $5.60/gal
Typical trip cost
$18–$48
One-way, ~151 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~53 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-08-31
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.
| 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 | 80 | 59 | 4.4 | — |
| Oct | 68 | 47 | 3.9 | — |
| Nov | 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
- Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
- Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
- Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Scenic Routes
Clinton, MD → Clayton, NC
Through: Norfolk → Va Beach → Rocky Mount +1 more
Salisbury, MD → Frostburg, MD
Through: Severna Park
Cambridge, MD → Cumberland, MD
Through: Severna Park
Oakland, MD → Essex, MD
Through: Baltimore → Towson → Glen Burnie +1 more
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
Frederick, MD → Crisfield, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington → Rehoboth +1 more
Oakland, MD → Bethesda, MD
Through: Washington → Baltimore
South Bel Air, MD → La Vale, MD
Through: Local Traffic
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
Salisbury, MD → Brunswick, MD
Through: Severna Park → Leesburg
La Vale, MD → Annapolis, MD
Through: Baltimore → Towson → Glen Burnie
Salisbury, MD → Thurmont, MD
Through: Severna Park → Hyattstown
Bowie, MD → Lonaconing, MD
Through: Silver Spring → Baltimore
New Mexico, MD → Ocean City, MD
Through: Rehoboth
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
Salisbury, MD → Taneytown, MD
Through: Severna Park → Towson → Reisterstown
Rockville, MD → Snow Hill, MD
Through: Rehoboth → Ocean City
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
Salisbury, MD → Mount Airy, MD
Through: Severna Park
Salisbury, MD → Hampstead, MD
Through: Severna Park → Towson → Reisterstown
Cumberland, MD → Hanover, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington
Travilah, MD → Salisbury, MD
Through: College Park → Rehoboth
South Bel Air, MD → Delmar, MD
Through: Ez-Pass Only → Salisbury → Norfolk
Hagerstown, MD → Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Through: College Park → Upper Marlboro
South Bel Air, MD → Hancock, MD
Through: Local Traffic
Gwynn Oak, MD → Berlin, MD
Through: Rehoboth
Hagerstown, MD → Easton, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington → Rehoboth
Salisbury, MD → Friendship Village, MD
Through: Silver Spring
Salisbury, MD → Mays Chapel, MD
Through: Severna Park → Towson
Baltimore, MD → Willards, MD
Through: Rehoboth → Ocean City
Salisbury, MD → Colesville, MD
Through: Silver Spring
Frederick, MD → Hurlock, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington → Rehoboth
Salisbury, MD → White Oak, MD
Through: Silver Spring
Salisbury, MD → Mount Rainier, MD
New Mexico, MD → Rock Hall, MD
Salisbury, MD → Cheverly, MD
Salisbury, MD → Maryland City, MD
Through: Bowie
New Mexico, MD → Solomons, MD
Through: Crofton
Hagerstown, MD → Shady Side, MD
Through: Baltimore → Towson → Glen Burnie +1 more
Salisbury, MD → West Elkridge, MD
Through: Severna Park