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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
— 21 mi, about 26m
Traffic on I-270
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
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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 Layhill, 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
21 mi·26 min·Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 9Toward I 370Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 370 East
12
Merge onto I 370
1.5 mi·2 min·I 370
13
Continue on MD 200 Toll
7.9 mi·9 min·Intercounty Connector
Toward MD 200 Toll East
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 10Toward MD 182: Norwood, GlenmontUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto MD 182
0.6 mi·1 min·Layhill Road
16
Continue on MD 182
370 ft·14 sec·Layhill Road
17
Turn right onto Bakersfield Court
401 ft·17 sec·Bakersfield Court
18
Arrive at destination
Bakersfield Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
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.
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.
7
24.2 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward I 370
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward I 370
8
34.7 mi into trip|~47m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward MD 182: Norwood, Glenmont
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.38 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$6.30
$12.60
premium
$4.81
$6.76
$13.52
diesel
$4.80
$6.74
$13.48
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 3, 2026
Origin
Frederick, MD
Morning
in Frederick on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Clear
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 8:05PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 8:05PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Layhill, MD
Morning
in Layhill on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Clear
W 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 8:05PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 8:05PM EDT until July 4 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m 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?
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.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on Eisenhower Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near North Market Street.
Driving Effort7/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
606 ft282 ft
Total Climb
427 ft
Total Descent
267 ft
Highest Point
606 ft
~15.3 mi in
Elevation Range
325 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 miles on Eisenhower Memorial Highway. 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 Layhill, 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 Layhill, MD before heading back.
