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Trip from Frederick, MD to Fruitland, MD

Drive Time

3h 26m

Distance

151.7 mi

244 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 15m ★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 19m

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

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Downtown Fruitland, MD, MD

Fruitland, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Frederick, MD to Fruitland, MD covers 151.7 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.1 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.10 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.9 miles from Frederick, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Frederick, MD to Fruitland, MD covers 151.7 miles and takes about 3h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 44 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 24 significant decision points across 151.7 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 24 key points

These 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
6
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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Towns Along This Route

Between Frederick, MD and Fruitland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Rehoboth.

Baltimore

29.2 mi in | ~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
North Salisbury Boulevard 6.9 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 32.1 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Fruitland, 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

6.5 mi · 6 min · I 70; US 40
Use the 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 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 straight / slight right lanes.
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 lane.
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 straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
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 lane.
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

Continue on US 13

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
35

Continue on US 13 BUS

3.1 mi · 6 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
36

Turn left onto East Carroll Street

392 ft · 10 sec · East Carroll Street
37

Turn right onto Eastern Shore Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Eastern Shore Drive
38

Continue on South Division Street

353 ft · 14 sec · South Division Street
39

Turn right onto West College Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West College Avenue
40

Turn left onto US 13 BUS

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Salisbury Boulevard
41

Continue on US 13 BUS

0.5 mi · 44 sec · North Fruitland Boulevard
42

Turn straight onto West Main Street

300 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
43

Turn slight right

174 ft · 6 sec
44

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 75.9 miles from Frederick, MD, or about 1h 37m 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 75.9 miles or 1h 37m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fruitland, 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.

+

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 151.7 miles and 3h 26m.

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 75.9 mi from Frederick, MD · 1h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

76 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.9 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fruitland, MD

The final approach into Fruitland, 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 Fruitland, 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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free
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...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour $20
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!

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
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...

25 mi from route ~64 min detour $20 near mile 15.7
View on nps.gov
Assateague Island National Seashore

Assateague Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...

27 mi from route ~69 min detour $25 near mile 151.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.10 one way

$50.20 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $27.47 $54.93
premium $4.92 $29.40 $58.79
diesel $5.64 $33.70 $67.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.5 0 $15.93 $7.28
Efficient EV 37.9 0 $13.27 $6.07
EV Truck/SUV 60.7 0 $21.24 $9.71

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Frederick, MD

Morning in Frederick on Monday

Local time

8:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fruitland, MD

Morning in Fruitland on Monday

Local time

8:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°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

19 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 26m 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 Fruitland, MD covers 151.7 miles and takes about 3h 26m 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 75.9 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 $25.10 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 24 significant decision points across 151.7 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 Fruitland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Rehoboth.

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