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Trip from Odenton, MD to Frederick, MD

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

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

53.1 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

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Downtown Odenton, MD, MD

Odenton, MD

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city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Frederick, MD

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Trip Overview

This 53.1-mile drive from Odenton, MD to Frederick, MD is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for a day trip, especially since there are no recommended overnight stops. You'll primarily be on I-70, with portions of Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway and Telegraph Road. This route stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, making it a convenient local excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 32.6 mi 35m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway 10.6 mi 14m
Telegraph Road 4.3 mi 7m
Columbia Pike 3 mi 3m
East Street 0.5 mi <1m
South Carroll Street 0.2 mi <1m
Piney Orchard Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
East Patrick Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 32.6 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Odenton, MD and Frederick, MD.

1

Start on Piney Orchard Parkway

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Piney Orchard Parkway
2

Continue on MD 170

4.2 mi · 7 min · Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
3

Continue on MD 170

360 ft · 6 sec · Telegraph Road
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
5

Merge onto MD 100

11 mi · 14 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 29 North Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto US 29

3.0 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 25B Toward I 70 West: Frederick Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 70

10 mi · 10 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 70; US 40

12 mi · 12 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

11 mi · 11 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 54 Toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

419 ft · 10 sec
Toward Downtown Frederick, East Street Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto MD 85

426 ft · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike
15

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Street
16

Enter roundabout onto East Street

119 ft · 2 sec · East Street
17

Continue on East Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East Street
18

Turn left onto MD 144

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East South Street
19

Turn right onto South Carroll Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · South Carroll Street
20

Turn left onto MD 144

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Patrick Street
21

Arrive at destination

MD 144

Where to Stop

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

planned community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia, MD

27 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

Columbia, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Odenton, 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 5 and 52 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
5 mi into trip | ~9m in | MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Merge onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 29 North
7
18.9 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward I 70 West: Frederick

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

Use the right lane. Exit 25B Toward I 70 West: Frederick
8
51.8 mi into trip | ~1h 3m 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
52 mi into trip | ~1h 3m 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

$8.80 one way

$17.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.64 $19.28
premium $4.93 $10.30 $20.60
diesel $5.61 $11.72 $23.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.9 0 $5.58 $2.55
Efficient EV 13.3 0 $4.65 $2.12
EV Truck/SUV 21.2 0 $7.43 $3.40

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Odenton, MD

Late night in Odenton on Sunday

Local time

3:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frederick, MD

Late night in Frederick on Sunday

Local time

3:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Columbia, MD

27 mi in

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

7 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 6m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey utilizing interstate conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 32.6 miles on I-70, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate, you'll also navigate sections of Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway and Telegraph Road, which may offer slight variations in speed and environment. Expect a relatively predictable driving experience for the majority of the trip.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.6 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 5 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.6 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 5 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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