Origin
Frederick, MD
Night in Frederick on Thursday
Local time
11:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Adamstown, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Adamstown, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frederick, MD to Adamstown, MD covers 10.8 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jefferson National Pike, Mountville Road, US 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Jefferson National Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 10.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jefferson National Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.6 miles in near South Jefferson Street.
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 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (South Jefferson Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.1 miles (Mountville Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Jefferson Street
Keep slight left at fork onto South Jefferson Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Leesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 15 South: Leesburg
3
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Mountville Road
Turn left onto Mountville Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson National Pike | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Mountville Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| US 15 | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Patrick Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson National Pike
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Adamstown, MD.
1
Start on MD 144
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Patrick Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto South Jefferson Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jefferson Street
3
Continue on US 340
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Jefferson National Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 15
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 15
Toward US 15 South: Leesburg
5
Turn left onto Mountville Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Mountville Road
6
Arrive at destination
Mountville Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Adamstown, MD
Night in Adamstown on Thursday
Local time
11:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
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
18m 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 Frederick, MD to Adamstown, MD covers 10.8 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jefferson National Pike, Mountville Road, US 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Frederick, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.79 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.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (South Jefferson Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.1 miles (Mountville Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Frederick, MD to Adamstown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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