Frederick, MD Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Frederick, MD is a local road trip base with 30 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 63 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Frederick, MD spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

32

Longest Drive

183 mi

Ocean City, MD

Quickest Drive

23m

Brunswick, MD

Plan Around Frederick, MD

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Frederick, MD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Ocean City, MD to Frederick, MD 183 mi · 3h 9m Delmar, MD to Frederick, MD 144 mi · 3h 12m Cambridge, MD to Frederick, MD 123.4 mi · 2h 7m Solomons, MD to Frederick, MD 106.7 mi · 2h 33m

Continue From Frederick, MD

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Frederick, MD to Delmar, MD 142.4 mi · 3h 11m Frederick, MD to California, MD 108.9 mi · 2h 32m Frederick, MD to Solomons, MD 107.8 mi · 2h 35m Frederick, MD to Frostburg, MD 99.2 mi · 1h 58m

Trips from Frederick, MD

Frederick, MD to Delmar, MD

142.4 mi 3h 11m

Frederick, MD to California, MD

108.9 mi 2h 32m

Frederick, MD to Solomons, MD

107.8 mi 2h 35m

Frederick, MD to Frostburg, MD

99.2 mi 1h 58m

Frederick, MD to Bennsville, MD

76.6 mi 1h 46m

Frederick, MD to Edgewood, MD

73.8 mi 1h 32m

Frederick, MD to Jessup, MD

45.5 mi 57m

Frederick, MD to Wheaton, MD

39.5 mi 49m

Frederick, MD to Chevy Chase, MD

37 mi 53m

Frederick, MD to Olney, MD

36.5 mi 45m

Frederick, MD to Cabin John, MD

36.4 mi 52m

Frederick, MD to Aspen Hill, MD

35.5 mi 51m

Frederick, MD to Hagerstown, MD

25.1 mi 34m

Frederick, MD to Brunswick, MD

15 mi 23m

Driving from Frederick, MD

On average, trips departing from Frederick, MD run 63 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 24m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 142 miles (3h 11m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Frederick, MD include Delmar, MD (142.4 mi, 3h 11m), California, MD (108.9 mi, 2h 32m), Solomons, MD (107.8 mi, 2h 35m), Frostburg, MD (99.2 mi, 1h 58m), and Bennsville, MD (76.6 mi, 1h 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MD currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 63-mile trip from Frederick, MD, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Frederick, MD and 16 routes heading into Frederick, MD, covering 30 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 142 miles.

The longest mapped route from Frederick, MD covers 142 miles and takes approximately 3h 11m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.

The average route from Frederick, MD runs about 63 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 63-mile trip from Frederick, MD costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Frederick, MD include Delmar, MD, California, MD, Solomons, MD and Frostburg, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.