This 46.7-mile drive from Frederick, MD to Lansdowne, MD is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 57 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical choice for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a direct path. Given its short duration and minimal stops recommended, it's perfect for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region, staying within Maryland for the entire journey. This drive is designed for efficiency, getting you to your destination with ease.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
36.6 mi
39m
Baltimore Beltway
6.3 mi
8m
North East Street
0.6 mi
1m
Hammonds Ferry Road
0.5 mi
1m
Hollins Ferry Road
0.4 mi
1m
East Church Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Clyde Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
East Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 36.6 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-695
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 19 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,835 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,313
Quietest
2 AM
~322 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Lansdowne, 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
0.2 mi·17 sec·Buckeystown Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
9
Merge onto I 70; US 40
21 mi·22 min·I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.5 mi·6 min·I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
9.1 mi·9 min·I 70
Toward BaltimoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 91B-AToward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen BurnieUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 91AToward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen BurnieUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 695
6.3 mi·8 min·Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 9Toward Lansdowne, Maryland Food BankUse the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Hollins Ferry Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Hollins Ferry Road
17
Turn sharp left onto Hammonds Ferry Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Hammonds Ferry Road
18
Turn right onto Clyde Avenue
0.2 mi·42 sec·Clyde Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Clyde Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 23.3 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
7
29.2 mi into trip|~33m in|I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Baltimore
8
38.4 mi into trip|~43m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91B-A
Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...
9
38.6 mi into trip|~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91A
Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
8
45.4 mi into trip|~53m in
Take the exit toward Lansdowne, Maryland Food Bank
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Lansdowne, Maryland Food Bank
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.26 one way
$16.52 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$9.05
$18.09
premium
$5.24
$9.64
$19.28
diesel
$5.35
$9.84
$19.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14
0
$4.90
$2.24
Efficient EV
11.7
0
$4.09
$1.87
EV Truck/SUV
18.7
0
$6.54
$2.99
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Forecast as of May 22, 2026
Origin
Frederick, MD
Afternoon
in Frederick on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Widespread Rain Showers
E 9 mph90% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 4:10PM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Lansdowne, MD
Afternoon
in Lansdowne on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Rain Likely
E 14 mph71% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 4:10PM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 78% of the drive being on high-speed roads. The main arteries include I-70 and the Baltimore Beltway, facilitating a swift journey. You'll encounter one significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, covering 36.6 miles primarily on I-70. While largely dominated by highway travel, North East Street will likely offer a brief change of pace as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a drive characterized by speed and directness, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.6 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Baltimore Beltway. 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.
Driving Effort9/10
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 46.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
700 ft88 ft
Total Climb
535 ft
Total Descent
728 ft
Highest Point
700 ft
~16.7 mi in
Elevation Range
612 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Frederick, MD and Lansdowne, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson and Glen Burnie.
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
•Frederick Armory — drill hall in Frederick, United States of America
•Frederick Historic District — historic district in Maryland, United States
•Hessian Barracks — historic barracks building in Frederick, Maryland, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.6 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Lansdowne, 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 0.4 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.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield 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 Lansdowne, MD before heading back.
