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Scenic Drives in Maryland

Routes

16

Avg Distance

75 mi

Avg Drive

1h 41m

Destinations

12

Not every route in Maryland is memorable, but these 14 are. Each scores at least 7/10 for drive quality, meaning real elevation changes, scenic stretches, and roads that feel like more than just pavement between two points.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 14 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.
Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Cumberland, MD → Elkton, MD

192.5 mi 3h 44m Score: 9/10

Oakland, MD → Bethesda, MD

173.1 mi 3h 38m Score: 9/10

Bowie, MD → Fruitland, MD

102.6 mi 2h 26m Score: 8/10

Montgomery Village, MD → Elkton, MD

98.1 mi 2h 7m Score: 7/10

Elkton, MD → Montgomery Village, MD

98 mi 2h 9m Score: 7/10

Bennsville, MD → North Bel Air, MD

86.7 mi 2h 5m Score: 7/10

Olney, MD → Elkton, MD

84.4 mi 1h 54m Score: 7/10

Greensboro, MD → Essex, MD

69.9 mi 1h 48m Score: 7/10

Gaithersburg, MD → Charlotte Hall, MD

66.9 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

Bel Air, MD → Olney, MD

59.3 mi 1h 23m Score: 7/10

Brooklyn, MD → Wheaton, MD

35.8 mi 51m Score: 8/10

Severna Park, MD → Adelphi, MD

35.8 mi 49m Score: 8/10

Ferndale, MD → Wheaton, MD

32.8 mi 47m Score: 8/10

Catonsville, MD → Kensington, MD

32 mi 44m Score: 8/10

Green Valley, MD → Wheaton, MD

27.3 mi 43m Score: 7/10

Nob Hill, MD → Deer Park, MD

8 mi 16m Score: 8/10

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