Scenic Drives in Maryland
Routes
60
Avg Distance
138 mi
Avg Drive
2h 59m
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
$4.49/gal
Diesel: $5.35/gal
Typical trip cost
$15–$50
One-way, ~138 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~48 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01
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
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
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
Salisbury, MD → Mount Airy, MD
Through: Severna Park
Cumberland, MD → Hanover, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington
South Bel Air, MD → Delmar, MD
Through: Ez-Pass Only → Salisbury → Norfolk
Hagerstown, MD → Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Through: College Park → Upper Marlboro
Salisbury, MD → Cockeysville, MD
Through: Severna Park → Towson
South Bel Air, MD → Hancock, MD
Through: Local Traffic
Hagerstown, MD → Easton, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington → Rehoboth
Salisbury, MD → Mays Chapel, MD
Through: Severna Park → Towson
Frederick, MD → Hurlock, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington → Rehoboth
Salisbury, MD → White Oak, MD
Through: Silver Spring
Salisbury, MD → Maryland City, MD
Through: Bowie
New Mexico, MD → Solomons, MD
Through: Crofton
Salisbury, MD → West Elkridge, MD
Through: Severna Park
Frederick, MD → Chestertown, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington
Frederick, MD → Solomons, MD
Through: College Park → Upper Marlboro
New Mexico, MD → Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Through: Crofton
Frederick, MD → Drum Point, MD
Through: College Park → Upper Marlboro
Gaithersburg, MD → Rock Hall, MD
Through: College Park
Frederick, MD → Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Through: College Park → Upper Marlboro
Frederick, MD → Leonardtown, MD
Through: College Park → Morningside → Lexington Park
Frederick, MD → Greensboro, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington → Rehoboth
Frederick, MD → Ridgely, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington → Rehoboth
Frederick, MD → Golden Beach, MD
Through: College Park → Morningside → Lexington Park +1 more
Hagerstown, MD → Parole, MD
Through: Baltimore → Towson → Glen Burnie
South Bel Air, MD → Boonsboro, MD
Through: Local Traffic → Middletown
South Bel Air, MD → Brunswick, MD
Through: Local Traffic → Leesburg
New Mexico, MD → Prince Frederick, MD
Through: Crofton
Hagerstown, MD → Arnold, MD
Through: Baltimore → Washington
Frederick, MD → Prince Frederick, MD
Through: College Park → Upper Marlboro
Gaithersburg, MD → Ridgely, MD
Through: College Park → Rehoboth