Origin
Cecilton, MD
Afternoon in Cecilton on Saturday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cecilton, MD to Oak Grove, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cecilton, MD
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Oak Grove, MD
Skyler Ewing
Trip Overview
This 34.1-mile drive from Cecilton to Oak Grove, Maryland, is a manageable 56-minute trip that stays within the Northeast region. It's perfect for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily on Augustine Herman Highway and West Pulaski Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this route is quite budget-friendly. The drive offers a turn-heavy local feel, making it an engaging, albeit short, journey through Maryland's landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augustine Herman Highway | 14.7 mi | 22m |
| Biggs Highway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| West Pulaski Highway | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| North East Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pulaski Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Red Pump Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mount Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Augustine Herman Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cecilton, MD and Oak Grove, MD.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MD 213
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Bohemia Avenue
3
Continue on MD 213
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Augustine Herman Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 40
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
West Pulaski Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 40
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
6
Turn right onto MD 272
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North East Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto MD 274
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Biggs Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on MD 274
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Queen Street
9
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Pearl Street
10
Turn right onto Mount Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Street
11
Continue on Red Pump Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Pump Road
12
Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Road
13
Arrive at destination
Ridge Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Cecilton, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 213 / South Bohemia Avenue
Turn right onto MD 213 / South Bohemia Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 40 / West Pulaski Highway
Turn left onto US 40 / West Pulaski Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MD 272 / North East Road
Turn right onto MD 272 / North East Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
MD 274 / Biggs Highway
Turn left onto MD 274 / Biggs Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
West Pearl Street
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Oak Grove, MD
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Saturday
Local time
4:15 PM
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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 56-minute journey, as indicated by its profile. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any interstate cruising here. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 14.7 miles along Augustine Herman Highway. This route is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight runs, keeping you actively engaged behind the wheel as you navigate local roads like Biggs Highway and West Pulaski Highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Augustine Herman Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 213 / South Bohemia Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 7 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 213 / South Bohemia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (US 40 / West Pulaski Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (MD 272 / North East Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 14.7 miles on Augustine Herman 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 213 / South Bohemia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (US 40 / West Pulaski Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (MD 272 / North East Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Trip.ovh 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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