Origin
Frederick, MD
Evening in Frederick on Sunday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Delmar, MD
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
142.4 mi
229 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frederick, MD
RDNE Stock project
Delmar, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Spanning 142.4 miles, this trip from Frederick to Delmar takes approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Because the journey stays entirely within Maryland, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, leaving you plenty of time at your destination. You should budget about $24 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. The route transitions from the interior Northeast landscape toward the coastal plains, offering a straightforward path that avoids the need for an overnight stay. Whether you are heading to the Eastern Shore for business or leisure, this path provides a reliable, manageable commute across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.2 miles from Frederick, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate a combination of major interstates and secondary highways. You will start on I-70, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.1 miles, before transitioning onto the Blue Star Memorial Highway and eventually the Sussex Highway. With highway travel accounting for 41% of your journey, the route balances faster, multi-lane transit with more localized driving. The personality of the road shifts from the higher-speed interstate environment to the more deliberate pace of state highways. It is an efficient, practical drive that keeps you moving steadily toward the Delmar border.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North East Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 142.4 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: at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
8
33.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
7
36.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 22
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
7
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
MD 10 / Arundel Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
8
83.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Towns Along This Route
Between Frederick, MD and Delmar, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Rehoboth.
Baltimore
29.2 mi in
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~33m
|
via I 70
Washington
33.8 mi in
|
~38m
Rehoboth
83.7 mi in
|
~1h 48m
|
via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 32.1 mi | 34m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 19.1 mi | 27m |
| Sussex Highway | 18.9 mi | 25m |
| MD 100 | 17.5 mi | 23m |
| Shore Highway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Seashore Highway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| US 50 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Queen Anne Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 32.1 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Delmar, 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
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
9
Merge onto I 70; US 40
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70
Toward Baltimore
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 29
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on MD 100
18 mi
·
23 min
·
MD 100
Use the none lane.
16
Merge onto MD 10; MD 100
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Arundel Expressway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto MD 2
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ritchie Highway
19
Continue on MD 2
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
Use the straight / none lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
21
Merge onto US 50; US 301
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Use the none lane.
23
Turn left onto MD 404
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shore Highway
Use the left / none lanes.
25
Take the exit onto MD 404 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 404 Business
26
Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Franklin Street
27
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Avenue
28
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft
·
7 sec
·
Legion Road
29
Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Shore Highway
30
Continue on DE 404
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
31
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Market Street
32
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
33
Turn right onto US 13
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Sussex Highway
34
Turn right onto MD 54; DE 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Street
35
Arrive at destination
MD 54; DE 54
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 11-minute drive, plan for at least one stop to break up the monotony of the mixed road conditions. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to maintain a steady pace across the 142.4-mile distance. Since fuel costs hover around $24, filling your tank before departing Frederick ensures you won't need to hunt for stations during the busier highway sections. Use the flexibility of this one-day itinerary to your advantage by adjusting your departure time to avoid local peak traffic hours. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between I-70 and the Sussex Highway to ensure you stay on the most direct path.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Frederick, MD, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.1 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delmar, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Frederick, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 142.4 miles and 3h 11m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 32.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.2 mi from Frederick, MD · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Delmar, MD
The final approach into Delmar, 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 Delmar, 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
$23.56 one way
$47.13 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $25.78 | $51.57 |
| premium | $4.92 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.64 | $63.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.84 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57 | 0 | $19.94 | $9.11 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Delmar, MD
Evening in Delmar on Sunday
Local time
7:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
21 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
3h 11m 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 Delmar, MD covers 142.4 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.2 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 $23.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 142.4 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: at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Frederick, MD and Delmar, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Rehoboth.
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