Origin
Algonquin, MD
Afternoon in Algonquin on Wednesday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Algonquin, MD to Frederick, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
120 mi
193 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frederick, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Algonquin, MD to Frederick, MD covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, I 70, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.6 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60 miles from Algonquin, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 120 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Market Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 120 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
55.3 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
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 27B
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Par...
7
65 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 100 West
8
118.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m 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
118.9 mi into trip
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~2h 44m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Algonquin, MD to Frederick, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Severna Park along the way.
Severna Park
55.3 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 50.6 mi | 1h 11m |
| I 70 | 32.6 mi | 35m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 17.5 mi | 23m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 8 mi | 12m |
| Columbia Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| Senator Malkus Junior Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Arundel Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Glasgow Street | 1.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 50.6 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algonquin, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on Shawnee Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Shawnee Road
2
Turn right onto Sandy Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sandy Hill Road
3
Continue on Glasgow Street
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Glasgow Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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High Street
5
Turn right onto Spring Street
407 ft
·
13 sec
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Spring Street
6
Continue on Academy Street
432 ft
·
20 sec
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Academy Street
7
Turn left onto Market Street
314 ft
·
8 sec
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Market Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Maryland Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Maryland Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 50
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sunburst Highway
10
Continue on US 50
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
11
Continue on US 50
51 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 27B
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto MD 2
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
15
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 West
Use the slight left lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 29 North
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto US 29
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 25B
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 70; US 40
12 mi
·
12 min
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I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 70; US 40
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
419 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Downtown Frederick, East Street
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto MD 85
426 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
26
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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East Street
27
Enter roundabout onto East Street
119 ft
·
2 sec
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East Street
28
Continue on East Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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East Street
29
Turn left onto MD 144
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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East South Street
30
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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South Carroll Street
31
Turn left onto MD 144
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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East Patrick Street
32
Arrive at destination
MD 144
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60 miles from Algonquin, MD, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frederick, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Algonquin, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Algonquin, MD
This is one driving day of about 120 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Algonquin, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 50.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60 mi from Algonquin, MD · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60 miles from Algonquin, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Frederick, MD
The final approach into Frederick, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Frederick, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.89 one way
$39.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.49 | $52.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36 | 0 | $12.60 | $5.76 |
| Efficient EV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48 | 0 | $16.80 | $7.68 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Frederick on Wednesday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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
2h 46m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Algonquin, MD to Frederick, MD covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, I 70, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60 miles from Algonquin, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 120 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Algonquin, MD to Frederick, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Severna Park along the way.
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