Origin
Frederick, MD
Night in Frederick on Thursday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Esteban Carriazo
Trip Overview
The drive from Frederick, MD to Fort George G Mead Junction, MD covers 46.8 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Patuxent Freeway, Sykesville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h highway drive covering 46.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Patuxent Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 25 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Patuxent Freeway. 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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.
8
26.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville
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 80
Toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville
7
45.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Dorsey Run Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward Dorsey Run Road
6
45.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Dorsey Run Road, Guilford Road, National Bus Parkway, Henkels Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Dorsey Run Road, Guilford Road, National...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Frederick, MD to Fort George G Mead Junction, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Clarksville along the way.
Clarksville
26.8 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 25 mi | 26m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Sykesville Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| North East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Guilford Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dorsey Run Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 25 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Fort George G Mead Junction, 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 straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 80
Toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
13
Merge onto MD 32
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Sykesville Road
14
Continue on MD 32
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 11
Toward Dorsey Run Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
411 ft
·
17 sec
Toward Dorsey Run Road, Guilford Road, National Bus Parkway, Henkels Lane
17
Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dorsey Run Road
18
Turn right onto Guilford Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Guilford Road
19
Turn left onto Brock Bridge Road
223 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brock Bridge Road
20
Turn left
106 ft
·
7 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Frederick, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
The final approach into Fort George G Mead Junction, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.76 one way
$15.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Night in Fort George G Mead Junction on Thursday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Airy, MD
23 mi in
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
1h 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 Fort George G Mead Junction, MD covers 46.8 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Patuxent Freeway, Sykesville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 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 $7.76 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 46.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Frederick, MD to Fort George G Mead Junction, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Clarksville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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