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Summer Road Trips in Maryland

Routes

30

Avg Distance

165 mi

Avg Drive

3h 23m

Destinations

18

Maryland's summer road trips offer a diverse range of experiences across its varied landscapes. With 30 routes averaging 165 miles and about 3.5 hours, you can explore everything from coastal areas to mountainous western regions. Many routes boast high drive scores, with some reaching a 9 out of 10. You'll find ample EV charging infrastructure on many popular drives, with some routes offering over 30 fast chargers. Expect routes with plenty of park access, perfect for summer exploration.

Planning Tips

Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Maryland that work well for summer travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 165 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Cambridge, MD → Cumberland, MD

207.8 mi 4h 15m Score: 9/10

This 208-mile drive scores a 9 and features excellent EV coverage with 34 DC fast chargers, making it a convenient summer exploration option with ample park access.

Editor's pick

Oakland, MD → Essex, MD

197.8 mi 4h 2m Score: 9/10

Another 9-drive-score route, this 198-mile trip offers great park access for summer fun and a mixed highway and surface profile for varied driving.

Editor's pick

Cumberland, MD → Elkton, MD

192.5 mi 3h 44m Score: 9/10

Boasting excellent EV coverage and 40 DC fast chargers, this 192-mile drive is notable for its mostly flat terrain and a maximum elevation of 797 feet, alongside significant park access.

Mountain Lake Park, MD → Baltimore, MD

184.7 mi 3h 50m Score: 9/10

Lonaconing, MD → South Bel Air, MD

182.6 mi 3h 38m Score: 9/10

Frostburg, MD → South Bel Air, MD

177.1 mi 3h 31m Score: 9/10

Oakland, MD → Bethesda, MD

173.1 mi 3h 38m Score: 9/10

Annapolis, MD → Frostburg, MD

170 mi 3h 18m Score: 8/10

Westernport, MD → Essex, MD

169.8 mi 3h 27m Score: 9/10

Ocean City, MD → Frederick, MD

169.2 mi 3h 52m Score: 9/10

Delmar, MD → Hagerstown, MD

169.1 mi 3h 41m Score: 9/10

Snow Hill, MD → Frederick, MD

168.3 mi 3h 46m Score: 9/10

Cumberland, MD → North Bel Air, MD

168 mi 3h 15m Score: 9/10

Cumberland, MD → Bel Air, MD

167.6 mi 3h 14m Score: 9/10

Fort Washington, MD → Frostburg, MD

167.2 mi 3h 24m Score: 9/10

La Vale, MD → Annapolis, MD

163.5 mi 3h 9m Score: 9/10

Ocean City, MD → Fort Washington, MD

159.4 mi 2h 51m Score: 8/10

Bowie, MD → Frostburg, MD

156.3 mi 3h 9m Score: 9/10

Essex, MD → Frostburg, MD

156.3 mi 3h 6m Score: 8/10

Westernport, MD → Gwynn Oak, MD

155.6 mi 3h 6m Score: 9/10

Pocomoke City, MD → Bethesda, MD

154.4 mi 3h 30m Score: 8/10

Westernport, MD → Catonsville, MD

153.9 mi 3h 1m Score: 9/10

Montgomery Village, MD → Ocean Pines, MD

149.8 mi 3h 32m Score: 8/10

Baltimore, MD → Frostburg, MD

148.6 mi 2h 54m Score: 8/10

Crisfield, MD → Essex, MD

148.2 mi 3h 31m Score: 8/10

Lonaconing, MD → Gwynn Oak, MD

147.7 mi 2h 53m Score: 9/10

Cumberland, MD → Essex, MD

146.7 mi 2h 50m Score: 9/10

Frostburg, MD → Greenbelt, MD

145.4 mi 2h 56m Score: 9/10

Greenbelt, MD → Frostburg, MD

145.1 mi 2h 54m Score: 8/10

Redland, MD → Berlin, MD

145 mi 3h 27m Score: 8/10

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