Origin
Frederick, MD
Late night in Frederick on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Derwood, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Derwood, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
Frederick, MD to Derwood, MD is 27.1 miles and takes about 41m via Eisenhower Memorial Highway and Buckeystown Pike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maryland. It's primarily a local drive with many turns, so don't expect a high-speed cruise. This route is best suited for a quick, straightforward journey where convenience is key, making it ideal for a single-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 18.6 mi | 23m |
| Buckeystown Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Frederick Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Frederick Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Frederick Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Redland Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
— 18.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Derwood, MD.
1
Start on MD 144
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Patrick Street
2
Turn right onto North Market Street
435 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Market Street
3
Turn right onto East Church Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Church Street
4
Turn right onto North East Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto East Street
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Street
6
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Street
7
Continue on MD 85
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Buckeystown Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 270 South
9
Merge onto I 270
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
127 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
12
Turn left onto MD 124
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
13
Turn right onto MD 355
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Frederick Avenue
14
Continue on MD 355
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Frederick Avenue
15
Continue on MD 355
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Frederick Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Redland Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Redland Road
17
Turn right onto Yellowstone Way
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
Yellowstone Way
18
Turn right onto Chieftain Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chieftain Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Derwood Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Market Street
Turn right onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North East Street
Turn right onto North East Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quinc...
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Derwood, MD
Late night in Derwood on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate local roads like South Frederick Avenue and Buckeystown Pike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.6 miles on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. As you travel, expect the road conditions to shift between more arterial roads and potentially some residential or business district segments, requiring your attention to navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on Eisenhower Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Market Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 3.2 miles (I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 18.6 miles on Eisenhower Memorial Highway. 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 Derwood, 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: near the start (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (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 Derwood, 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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