Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
76.6 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripThe drive from Frederick, MD to Bennsville, MD covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 46m 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 $12.32 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
38.3 miles from Frederick, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 76.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North East Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckeystown Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Bennsville, MD.
Start on East Patrick Street
Turn right onto North Market Street
Turn right onto East Church Street
Turn right onto North East Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
Exit the roundabout onto East Street
Continue on Buckeystown Pike
Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head
Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
Continue on Berry Road
Turn right onto Bensville Road
Turn left onto Billingsley Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 76.6 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bennsville, MD than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 76.6 miles and 1h 46m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
38 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from Frederick, MD
A short stop after about 76.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $4.09 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| premium | $4.95 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Frederick on Saturday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Bennsville on Saturday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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