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Trip from Frederick, MD to Londontowne, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

71.3 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Frederick, MD

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Downtown Londontowne, MD, MD

Londontowne, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Frederick, MD to Londontowne, MD covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Market Street, East Church Street, North East Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 71.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Market Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Frederick, MD to Londontowne, MD is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Frederick, MD to Londontowne, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Market Street
East Church Street
North East Street
East Street
Buckeystown Pike
I 70 East
Baltimore
I 695 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Market Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Londontowne, MD.

1

Start on East Patrick Street

121 ft · 8 sec · East Patrick Street
2

Turn right onto North Market Street

436 ft · 19 sec · North Market Street
3

Turn right onto East Church Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East Church Street
4

Turn right onto North East Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North East Street
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

102 ft · 2 sec · East Street
6

Exit the roundabout onto East Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Street
7

Continue on Buckeystown Pike

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Buckeystown Pike
8

Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East, US 40 East

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 70 East, US 40 East
9

Merge slight left

21 mi · 22 min
10

Continue straight

6.5 mi · 6 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

9.1 mi · 9 min · Baltimore
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
14

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

8.8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway
15

Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
16

Continue straight

8.9 mi · 10 min
17

Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

7.8 mi · 8 min · Bay Bridge
18

Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
19

Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road

0.5 mi · 50 sec · MD 665: Riva Road
20

Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard
21

Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater

0.3 mi · 44 sec · MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
22

Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Solomons Island Road
23

Turn left onto Mayo Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mayo Road
24

Turn left onto Oakwood Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Oakwood Road
25

Turn right onto Chesapeake Drive

420 ft · 19 sec · Chesapeake Drive
26

Turn slight left onto Rockhold Road

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Rockhold Road
27

Turn right onto Londontown Road

112 ft · 7 sec · Londontown Road
28

Turn left onto Tacoma Road

236 ft · 10 sec · Tacoma Road
29

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.6 mi from Frederick, MD · 44m into the drive

census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Catonsville, MD

36 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

Mount Airy, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Catonsville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Londontowne, MD

The final approach into Londontowne, 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

$11.82 one way

$23.64 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.95 $25.89
premium $4.93 $13.83 $27.66
diesel $5.61 $15.74 $31.48

Estimated Tolls: $7.00

Bay Bridge $7.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$7

Total

$19

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.4 0 $7.49 $3.42
Efficient EV 17.8 0 $6.24 $2.85
EV Truck/SUV 28.5 0 $9.98 $4.56

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Frederick, MD

Evening in Frederick on Thursday

Local time

5:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Londontowne, MD

Evening in Londontowne on Thursday

Local time

5:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

14 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 29m 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 Londontowne, MD covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Market Street, East Church Street, North East Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.6 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 $11.82 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.
The drive from Frederick, MD to Londontowne, MD is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Frederick, MD to Londontowne, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frederick, MD to Londontowne, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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