Origin
Frederick, MD
Late night in Frederick on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Brunswick, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15 mi
24 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Brunswick, MD
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Trip Overview
This quick 15-mile drive from Frederick to Brunswick in Maryland clocks in at just 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate South Jefferson Street and Jefferson National Pike, eventually merging onto MD 180. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $2, this is an easy and economical trip. As both locations are within the Northeast region and the state of Maryland, you won't experience a change in regional scenery. This short journey is ideal for a quick outing, requiring no overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson National Pike | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Petersville Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Patrick Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson National Pike
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Brunswick, MD.
1
Start on MD 144
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Patrick Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto South Jefferson Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jefferson Street
3
Continue on US 340
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Jefferson National Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 340
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson National Pike
Toward US 340 West: Charles Town
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MD 180: Petersville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
176 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn left onto MD 180
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Pike
8
Turn left onto MD 79
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Petersville Road
9
Enter roundabout onto MD 17
182 ft
·
6 sec
·
Petersville Road
10
Continue on MD 17
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Petersville Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Petersville Road
192 ft
·
3 sec
·
Petersville Road
12
Continue on Petersville Road
90 ft
·
10 sec
·
Petersville Road
13
Continue on Petersville Road
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Petersville Road
14
Arrive at destination
Petersville Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Jefferson Street
Keep slight left at fork onto South Jefferson Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 340 / Jefferson National Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto US 340 / Jefferson National Pike toward US 340 West: Charles Town
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 340 West: Charles Town
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward MD 180: Petersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 180: Petersville
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MD 17 / Petersville Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 17 / Petersville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Brunswick, MD
Late night in Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of 0%. The entire 15 miles are comprised of local roads, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and varying speed limits rather than cruising on open highways. There isn't a "longest stretch" of uninterrupted driving to mention, as the nature of this route suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. The road personality is one of consistent engagement, keeping you aware of your surroundings as you transition from Frederick to Brunswick.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Jefferson National Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 0.6 miles in near South Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (South Jefferson Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (US 340 / Jefferson National Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Jefferson National Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brunswick, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.6 miles (South Jefferson Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (US 340 / Jefferson National Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Antietam National Battlefield (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 Brunswick, 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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