Origin
Frederick, MD
Night in Frederick on Thursday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Clarksburg, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Clarksburg, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frederick, MD to Clarksburg, MD covers 16.4 miles and takes about 23m 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, Buckeystown Pike, North East Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on Eisenhower Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 16.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Market Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 3.2 miles (I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
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 18
Toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
8
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 121 North: Clarksburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 121 North: Clarksburg
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| Buckeystown Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Clarksburg Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stringtown Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
— 12.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Clarksburg, 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
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 18
Toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
182 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MD 121 North: Clarksburg
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto MD 121
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clarksburg Road
13
Continue on Stringtown Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Stringtown Road
14
Turn left onto MD 355
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Frederick Road
15
Arrive at destination
MD 355
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Clarksburg, MD
Night in Clarksburg on Thursday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
7 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
23m 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 Clarksburg, MD covers 16.4 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eisenhower Memorial Highway, Buckeystown Pike, North East Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 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 $2.72 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 3.2 miles (I 270 / Eisenhower Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Frederick, MD to Clarksburg, 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 Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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