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Trip from Frederick, MD to Spencerville, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

39.4 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Frederick, MD

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Downtown Spencerville, MD, MD

Spencerville, MD

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Trip Overview

This 39.4-mile drive from Frederick, MD to Spencerville, MD is a manageable 56-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway, the Intercounty Connector, and Norbeck Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $7 and no recommended stops, this route is straightforward for a single day. It's a local drive, so expect a more connected-to-the-area feel rather than a long-haul interstate experience. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping your travel geographically focused.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eisenhower Memorial Highway 21 mi 26m
Intercounty Connector 5.4 mi 6m
Norbeck Road 5.1 mi 8m
Buckeystown Pike 1.7 mi 3m
I 370 1.5 mi 2m
Spencerville Road 0.7 mi 1m
North East Street 0.6 mi 1m
Georgia Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Eisenhower Memorial Highway — 21 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Spencerville, 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 9 Toward I 370 Use 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

5.4 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector
Toward MD 200 Toll East
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 8A; 8B Toward MD 97 South, MD 97 North: Wheaton, Olney Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto MD 97

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Georgia Avenue
17

Turn left onto MD 28

5.1 mi · 8 min · Norbeck Road
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on MD 198

0.7 mi · 1 min · Spencerville Road
19

Turn right onto Good Hope Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Good Hope Road
20

Arrive at destination

Good Hope Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Gaithersburg, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gaithersburg, MD

20 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.

Popular next leg

Gaithersburg, MD to Spencerville, MD

15.7 mi · 25m

Pacing Suggestions

Kemp Mill, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Germantown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 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 and 32.5 — 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.
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
32.3 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward MD 97 South, MD 97 North: Wheaton, Olney

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 8A; 8B Toward MD 97 South, MD 97 North: Wheaton, Olney
9
32.5 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue, Wheaton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue, Wheaton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.53 one way

$13.06 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.15 $14.31
premium $4.93 $7.64 $15.28
diesel $5.61 $8.70 $17.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.45 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Frederick, MD

Late night in Frederick on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spencerville, MD

Late night in Spencerville on Sunday

Local time

3:34 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

56m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with about 4% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21 miles along the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. This drive is characterized by a mix of road types, transitioning from highway sections to more local roads as you progress. The overall feel is less about a continuous highway sprint and more about navigating through the local Maryland landscape.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 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?

9/10

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 Effort 9/10

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 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

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 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Spencerville, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.

Olney

32.3 mi in | ~44m

Wheaton

32.5 mi in | ~45m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

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.

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 Spencerville, 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 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spencerville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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