Origin
Frederick, MD
Late night in Frederick on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Linganore, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frederick, MD to Linganore, MD covers 16.7 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Green Valley Road, Glissans Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.77 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
8.3 miles from Frederick, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Frederick, MD to Linganore, MD covers 16.7 miles and takes about 25m, 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 14 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 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 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 0.1 miles (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North East Street): 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
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~0m in
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North Market Street
Turn right onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Church Street
Turn right onto East Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North East Street
Turn right onto North East Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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East Street
Enter roundabout onto East Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
9.2 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown
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 62
Toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown
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 Linganore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Hyattstown along the way.
Hyattstown
9.2 mi in
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~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Green Valley Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Glissans Mill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| North East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Buckeystown Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Linganore, MD.
1
Start on MD 144
122 ft
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7 sec
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East Patrick Street
2
Turn right onto North Market Street
435 ft
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18 sec
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North Market Street
3
Turn right onto East Church Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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East Church Street
4
Turn right onto North East Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto East Street
101 ft
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1 sec
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East Street
6
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
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14 sec
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East Street
7
Continue on MD 85
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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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
7.5 mi
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8 min
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I 70; US 40
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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42 sec
Exit 62
Toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
143 ft
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5 sec
12
Turn left onto MD 75
4.7 mi
·
7 min
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Green Valley Road
13
Turn right onto Glissans Mill Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
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Glissans Mill Road
14
Arrive at destination
Glissans Mill Road
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 8.3 miles from Frederick, MD, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.5 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 16.7 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.3 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Linganore, 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 16.7 miles and 25m.
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 I 70 for about 7.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.3 mi from Frederick, MD · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.3 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Linganore, MD
The final approach into Linganore, 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 Linganore, 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
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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
Linganore, MD
Late night in Linganore on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Washington, DC
8 mi in
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
22 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
25m 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 Linganore, MD covers 16.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Green Valley Road, Glissans Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 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 $2.77 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 16.7 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 0.1 miles (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Frederick, MD to Linganore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Hyattstown along the way.
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