Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Kingsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Frederick, MD to Kingsville, MD is 65.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via I-70 and Baltimore Beltway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region towards the Northeast. Expect a mixed experience of highway cruising and surface road travel as you approach your destination. Given the relatively short duration, it's an ideal trip for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 36.6 mi | 39m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 18.2 mi | 24m |
| Belair Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| White Marsh Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Buckeystown Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,081 veh/hr typical · worst 6,156
Quietest
2 AM
~293 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Kingsville, 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 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 695
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 43
Turn left
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 1
Turn slight right onto Jerusalem Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.9 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 0.4 and 57.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto North East Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 695 North: New York, Towson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 43 / White Marsh Boulevard toward MD 43 East: White Marsh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.65 one way
$23.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $12.76 | $25.53 |
| premium | $5.24 | $13.61 | $27.21 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $13.88 | $27.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Frederick on Wednesday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Kingsville on Wednesday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
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.
This drive is 56% highway, with the longest continuous stretch of highway travel being 36.6 miles on I-70. You'll experience highway driving for a significant portion before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a busy environment with frequent exits as you navigate the Baltimore Beltway. The profile is mixed highway and surface, meaning you'll transition from faster-paced interstate driving to more stop-and-go conditions.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North East Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
504 ft
Total Descent
512 ft
Highest Point
713 ft
~14.1 mi in
Elevation Range
485 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Frederick, MD and Kingsville, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson and Glen Burnie.
Baltimore
Towson
Glen Burnie
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00; Sa 08:30-15:30
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Towson, MD
Cuisine: deli
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Towson, MD
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Towson, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Towson
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-14:30
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Kingsville, MD
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Frederick, MD
Cuisine: mexican
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Lutherville, MD
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Lutherville, MD
Cuisine: chinese
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Mount Airy, MD
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Su 10:45-22:00
Visit websitePark
Near the start, right off the route
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Monument
Early in the drive, right off the route
Museum
Later in the drive, right off the route
MD
Visit websiteMemorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
Motel
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1745
Frederick is a charming city of approximately 80,000 people (2020) in Maryland. It is a major antique center with many shops, eateries, galleries and antique dealers.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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