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Trip from Frederick, MD to Mitchellville, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

59.8 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

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 Mitchellville, MD, MD

Mitchellville, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Frederick, MD to Mitchellville, MD covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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 $9.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m 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 22m drive with frequent turns across 59.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Mitchellville, MD is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Mitchellville, 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 270 South
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Capital Beltway

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 Mitchellville, 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

1.7 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike
8

Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South

0.2 mi · 34 sec · I 270 South
9

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

22 mi · 27 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
10

Keep slight left

6.6 mi · 9 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
12

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

16 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
13

Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

1.0 mi · 2 min · US 50 East: Annapolis
14

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

5.7 mi · 6 min · John Hanson Highway
15

Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie

0.4 mi · 50 sec · MD 197: Bowie
16

Keep slight right to continue on MD 197

272 ft · 7 sec · MD 197
17

Turn straight onto Collington Road

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Collington Road
18

Turn right onto Northview Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northview Drive
19

Turn right onto Nottinghill Drive

0.9 mi · 2 min · Nottinghill Drive
20

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Oak Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Mount Oak Road
21

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.9 mi from Frederick, MD · 41m into the drive

group of communities in Montgomery County, Maryland that straddles the northwest border of Washington, D.C., United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chevy Chase, MD

30 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

Ballenger Creek, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chevy Chase, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mitchellville, MD

The final approach into Mitchellville, 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

$9.91 one way

$19.83 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.86 $21.72
premium $4.93 $11.60 $23.19
diesel $5.61 $13.20 $26.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.9 0 $6.28 $2.87
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.23 $2.39
EV Truck/SUV 23.9 0 $8.37 $3.83

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Frederick, MD

Afternoon in Frederick on Thursday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mitchellville, MD

Afternoon in Mitchellville on Thursday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

16 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 22m 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 Mitchellville, MD covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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 29.9 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 $9.91 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 Mitchellville, MD is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Mitchellville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frederick, MD to Mitchellville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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