Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.7 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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Layhill, MD
Jonathan Borba
Frederick, MD to Layhill, MD is 35.7 miles and takes about 50m via Eisenhower Memorial Highway and Intercounty Connector, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, rather than a long, straight highway stretch. With a duration under an hour and minimal fuel cost, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or an easy connection between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 21 mi | 26m |
| Intercounty Connector | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Buckeystown Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I 370 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Layhill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~6,103 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~397 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.4×
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 Layhill, 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
Turn right onto MD 182
Continue on MD 182
Turn right onto Bakersfield Court
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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.9 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 and 34.7 — 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
Merge onto I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 182: Norwood, Glenmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.31 one way
$12.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
| premium | $5.24 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
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
Evening in Frederick on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Rain Showers
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 23 at 4:15AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Evening in Layhill on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Rain Showers
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 23 at 4:15AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
61°F
Kingsley, 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with highway sections making up about 40% of the journey. You'll spend a good portion of the 35.7 miles navigating local roads, interspersed with stretches on major highways like the Eisenhower Memorial Highway and the Intercounty Connector. The longest uninterrupted highway segment measures 21 miles on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of faster travel before returning to more varied local driving conditions. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in road type and speed.
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 - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
427 ft
Total Descent
267 ft
Highest Point
606 ft
~15.3 mi in
Elevation Range
325 ft
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 50m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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, 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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