Origin
Frederick, MD
Late night in Frederick on Friday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Scaggsville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Scaggsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Frederick, MD to Scaggsville, MD covers 42.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Sykesville Road, Patuxent Freeway 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 $7.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 42.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Sykesville Road. 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 29 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 Sykesville Road. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 42.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 1.7 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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
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North East Street
Turn right onto North East Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 70; US 40
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight 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
8
38.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Cedar Lane, Sanner Road
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 17
Toward Cedar Lane, Sanner Road
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 Scaggsville, 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 |
| Sykesville Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Sanner Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Maple Lawn Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| MD 216 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 25 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Scaggsville, 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
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 17
Toward Cedar Lane, Sanner Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Cedar Lane
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cedar Lane
17
Continue on Sanner Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sanner Road
18
Continue on Maple Lawn Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maple Lawn Boulevard
19
Enter roundabout onto Maple Lawn Boulevard
153 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maple Lawn Boulevard
20
Continue on Maple Lawn Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Maple Lawn Boulevard
21
Enter roundabout onto Maple Lawn Boulevard
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Maple Lawn Boulevard
22
Continue on Maple Lawn Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Lawn Boulevard
23
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
221 ft
·
3 sec
·
MD 216
24
Continue on MD 216
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
MD 216
25
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
MD 216
26
Continue on MD 216
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 216
27
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
459 ft
·
7 sec
·
MD 216
28
Continue on MD 216
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
MD 216
29
Arrive at destination
MD 216
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Frederick, MD · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scaggsville, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Scaggsville, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.05 one way
$14.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Scaggsville, MD
Late night in Scaggsville on Friday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Columbia, MD
21 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
7 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
55m 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 Scaggsville, MD covers 42.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Sykesville Road, Patuxent Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 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 $7.05 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 42.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 1.7 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Frederick, MD to Scaggsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Clarksville along the way.
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