Origin
Hunt Valley, MD
Morning in Hunt Valley on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hunt Valley, MD to Frederick, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hunt Valley, MD
Tom Fisk
Frederick, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hunt Valley to Frederick is 56.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via I 70 and Baltimore Beltway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it a convenient option for a quick trip or an easy commute. With no designated stops and a relatively short duration, you'll find this drive requires minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 36.7 mi | 39m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| York Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Timonium Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 83 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ashland Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 36.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hunt Valley, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on Hunters Run Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Hunters Run Drive
2
Turn right onto MD 145
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Paper Mill Road
3
Continue on MD 145
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ashland Road
4
Turn left onto MD 45
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
York Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto West Timonium Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Timonium Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 83
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 83
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 83
Toward I 695 West, I 83 West: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 83; I 695
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 16A; 16B
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 70
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 70; US 40
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 70; US 40
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
419 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Downtown Frederick, East Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto MD 85
426 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
18
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Street
19
Enter roundabout onto East Street
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
20
Continue on East Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Street
21
Turn left onto MD 144
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East South Street
22
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Carroll Street
23
Turn left onto MD 144
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Patrick Street
24
Arrive at destination
MD 144
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Hunt Valley, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 55.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 83
Keep slight right at fork onto I 83 toward I 695 West, I 83 West: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 695 West, I 83 West: Baltimore
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16A; 16B
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Fre...
8
17.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
8
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
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 54
Toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
9
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Frederick, East Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Downtown Frederick, East Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Frederick, MD
Morning in Frederick on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
8 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
1h 11m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the journey on major roads like I 70 and the Baltimore Beltway. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, including a continuous segment of 36.7 miles on I 70. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, characterized by efficient travel rather than winding local roads. The character remains largely highway-centric, offering a predictable driving experience from start to finish.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.7 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 6.3 miles in near I 83.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 6.3 miles (I 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Frederick, MD
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.7 miles on I 70. 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 Frederick, 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 6.3 miles (I 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Frederick, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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