Origin
Drum Point, MD
Evening in Drum Point on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Drum Point, MD to Frederick, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
107.2 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Drum Point, MD
Yan Krukau
Frederick, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Drum Point, MD to Frederick, MD covers 107.2 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Barreda Boulevard, Rousby Hall Road, South Solomons Island Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.77 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.6 miles from Drum Point, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 107.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barreda Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Drum Point, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Drum Point, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barreda Boulevard | — | — |
| Rousby Hall Road | — | — |
| South Solomons Island Road | — | — |
| North Solomons Island Road | — | — |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | — | — |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | — | — |
| MD 717 | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Barreda Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drum Point, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on McMichaels Drive
43 ft
·
4 sec
·
McMichaels Drive
2
Turn right onto Barreda Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Barreda Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Rousby Hall Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rousby Hall Road
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rousby Hall Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
6
Turn right onto South Solomons Island Road
15 mi
·
21 min
·
South Solomons Island Road
7
Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
8
Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
9
Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
MD 717: Upper Marlboro
11
Turn right onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Water Street
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Largo Road
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Largo Road
14
Continue on Landover Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Landover Road
15
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
16
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Capital Beltway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 North: Frederick
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
27 mi
·
34 min
·
I 270 North
20
Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
21
Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckeystown Pike
22
Continue on Buckeystown Pike
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
23
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
25
Exit the roundabout onto East Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Street
26
Turn left onto East South Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East South Street
27
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Carroll Street
28
Turn left onto East Patrick Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Patrick Street
29
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.6 miles from Drum Point, MD, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.6 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
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 Drum Point, 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 Drum Point, MD
This is one driving day of about 107.2 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Drum Point, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.6 mi from Drum Point, MD · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.6 miles from Drum Point, 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
$17.77 one way
$35.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.46 | $38.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Evening in Frederick on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 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
15 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
2h 6m 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 Drum Point, MD to Frederick, MD covers 107.2 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barreda Boulevard, Rousby Hall Road, South Solomons Island Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.6 miles from Drum Point, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.77 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.
The drive from Drum Point, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Drum Point, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Drum Point, MD to Frederick, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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