Origin
Adamstown, MD
Late night in Adamstown on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adamstown, MD to Frederick, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adamstown, MD
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Frederick, MD
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Trip Overview
Adamstown, MD to Frederick, MD is 9.4 miles and takes about 18m via New Design Road, Adamstown Road, and East Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Maryland's Northeast region, making it a convenient local transit. Expect a drive that involves numerous turns rather than long, open stretches. It's the kind of trip you can easily fit into a busy schedule, perfect for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Design Road | 7.2 mi | 13m |
| Adamstown Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Monocacy Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Carroll Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Patrick Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mountville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Design Road
— 7.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adamstown, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on Mountville Road
27 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mountville Road
2
Turn right onto Adamstown Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Adamstown Road
3
Turn left onto New Design Road
7.2 mi
·
13 min
·
New Design Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Monocacy Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Monocacy Boulevard
5
Turn left onto East Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Street
6
Enter roundabout onto East Street
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
7
Continue on East Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Street
8
Turn left onto MD 144
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East South Street
9
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Carroll Street
10
Turn left onto MD 144
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Patrick Street
11
Arrive at destination
MD 144
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
New Design Road
Turn left onto New Design Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East Street
Enter roundabout onto East Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MD 144 / East South Street
Turn left onto MD 144 / East South Street
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
South Carroll Street
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MD 144 / East Patrick Street
Turn left onto MD 144 / East Patrick Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Frederick, MD
Late night in Frederick on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 9.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles along New Design Road. As you transition from New Design Road to Adamstown Road and finally East Street, be prepared for frequent changes in direction. The road's personality is defined by its local nature, reflecting the community it connects rather than offering a high-speed transit experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on New Design Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near New Design Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (New Design Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (East Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles (MD 144 / East South Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on New Design Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (New Design Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (East Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles (MD 144 / East South Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Frederick, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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