Origin
Port Deposit, MD
Late night in Port Deposit on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Deposit, MD to Oak Grove, 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
17m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Deposit, MD
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Oak Grove, MD
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 10.6-mile drive from Port Deposit to Oak Grove in Maryland is easily manageable in just 17 minutes, making it perfect for a quick excursion. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for a short trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Jacob Tome Highway, Ridge Road, and Conowingo Road, with no highway driving involved. As both locations are within the Northeast region of Maryland, you won't experience a regional shift. This drive is ideal as a single-day trip due to its brevity and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Tome Highway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Ridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Conowingo Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Red Pump Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jacob Tome Highway
— 7.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Deposit, MD and Oak Grove, MD.
1
Start on MD 222
49 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto MD 276
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Center Street
3
Continue on MD 276
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacob Tome Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto MD 276
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jacob Tome Highway
5
Continue on MD 276
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Jacob Tome Highway
6
Turn right onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Conowingo Road
7
Turn left onto Red Pump Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Pump Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Road
9
Arrive at destination
Ridge Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.5 — 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
|
MD 276 / Center Street
Turn right onto MD 276 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MD 276 / Jacob Tome Highway
Enter roundabout onto MD 276 / Jacob Tome Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 1 / Conowingo Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Conowingo Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Red Pump Road
Turn left onto Red Pump Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Ridge Road
Turn left onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.06 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Oak Grove, MD
Late night in Oak Grove on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 for this 10.6-mile journey. The road personality is defined by its winding nature rather than long, straight stretches. Your longest uninterrupted segment will be about 7.5 miles along Jacob Tome Highway. Since there's no highway share, you'll be navigating through local landscapes for the entire duration. This route is best suited for drivers who enjoy a more engaged driving experience with frequent adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on Jacob Tome Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 276 / Center Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 276 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (MD 276 / Jacob Tome Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (US 1 / Conowingo Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on Jacob Tome Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (MD 276 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (MD 276 / Jacob Tome Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (US 1 / Conowingo Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Grove, 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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