Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frederick, MD
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Aspen Hill, MD
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Spanning 35.5 miles, this straightforward trek from Frederick to Aspen Hill typically takes about 51 minutes to complete. It functions perfectly as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stops or extensive logistical planning. You will primarily navigate via the Eisenhower Memorial Highway, the Intercounty Connector, and Georgia Avenue. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this route is an economical way to traverse the Northeast region of Maryland. Because the entire journey remains within the same state, you won't need to worry about regional transitions or time zone changes.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 21 mi | 26m |
| Intercounty Connector | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Georgia Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Buckeystown Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I 370 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Aspen Hill, MD.
Start on MD 144
Turn right onto North Market Street
Turn right onto East Church Street
Turn right onto North East Street
Enter roundabout onto East Street
Continue on East Street
Continue on MD 85
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 270
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 370
Continue on MD 200 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MD 97
Turn slight left
Turn slight left
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North East Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 370
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 97 South, MD 97 North: Wheaton, Olney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue, Wheaton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Frederick on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Late night in Aspen Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
71°F
Germantown, MD
18 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between different road types. While you will experience a significant 21-mile stretch on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway, the route maintains a relatively low highway share of only 4 percent overall. You should anticipate a shift in pace as the faster highway segments eventually give way to more technical local navigation. This combination creates a varied driving experience that moves from high-speed arterial roads into the more intricate layout of the local network.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Market Street.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Frederick, MD and Aspen Hill, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.
Olney
Wheaton
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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