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Trip from Frederick, MD to Aspen Hill, MD

Drive Time

51m

Distance

35.5 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Frederick, MD, MD

Frederick, MD

RDNE Stock project

Downtown Aspen Hill, MD, MD

Aspen Hill, MD

Gela delrose

Trip Overview

The drive from Frederick, MD to Aspen Hill, MD covers 35.5 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Eisenhower Memorial Highway, Intercounty Connector, Georgia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21 miles on Eisenhower Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.87 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

17.8 miles from Frederick, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 35.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21 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 early in the drive near North Market Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 35.5 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: near the start (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Market Street

Turn right onto North Market Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | North East Street

Turn right onto North East Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 370

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward I 370
8
32.3 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward MD 97 South, MD 97 North: Wheaton, Olney

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 8A; 8B Toward MD 97 South, MD 97 North: Wheaton, Olney
9
32.5 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue, Wheaton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue, Wheaton

Towns Along This Route

Between Frederick, MD and Aspen Hill, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.

Olney

32.3 mi in | ~44m

Wheaton

32.5 mi in | ~45m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eisenhower Memorial Highway 21 mi 26m
Intercounty Connector 5.4 mi 6m
Georgia Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Buckeystown Pike 1.7 mi 3m
I 370 1.5 mi 2m
North East Street 0.6 mi 1m
East Church Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Eisenhower Memorial Highway — 21 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Aspen Hill, MD.

1

Start on MD 144

122 ft · 7 sec · East Patrick Street
2

Turn right onto North Market Street

435 ft · 18 sec · North Market Street
3

Turn right onto East Church Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East Church Street
4

Turn right onto North East Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Enter roundabout onto East Street

101 ft · 1 sec · East Street
6

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Street
7

Continue on MD 85

1.7 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 270 South
9

Merge onto I 270

21 mi · 26 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 9 Toward I 370 Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 370 East
12

Merge onto I 370

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 370
13

Continue on MD 200 Toll

5.4 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector
Toward MD 200 Toll East
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 8A; 8B Toward MD 97 South, MD 97 North: Wheaton, Olney Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto MD 97

2.6 mi · 4 min · Georgia Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Turn slight left

238 ft · 8 sec
18

Turn slight left

72 ft · 7 sec
19

Turn right

175 ft · 12 sec
20

Arrive at 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 17.8 miles from Frederick, MD, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21 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 35.5 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.8 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aspen Hill, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Frederick, 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 Frederick, MD

This is one driving day of about 35.5 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Frederick, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Eisenhower Memorial Highway for about 21 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.8 mi from Frederick, MD · 25m into the drive

Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockville, MD

18 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Aspen Hill, MD

The final approach into Aspen Hill, 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 Aspen Hill, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 4.9
View on nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $20 near mile 24.5
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 13.5
View on nps.gov
Antietam National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $20
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour $20 near mile 2.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.87 one way

$11.75 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.43 $12.86
premium $4.92 $6.88 $13.76
diesel $5.64 $7.89 $15.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.73 $1.70
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Frederick, MD

Evening in Frederick on Sunday

Local time

6:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Sunny

S 12 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Aspen Hill, MD

Evening in Aspen Hill on Sunday

Local time

6:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Sunny

S 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

51m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Aspen Hill, MD covers 35.5 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eisenhower Memorial Highway, Intercounty Connector, Georgia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.87 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 35.5 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: near the start (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Frederick, MD and Aspen Hill, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.

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