Origin
Frederick, MD
Morning in Frederick on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
80.2 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
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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Chesapeake Beach, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frederick, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD covers 80.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 $13.30 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.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Frederick, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 80.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 80.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Chesapeake Beach, 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 Chesapeake Beach, 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
22 mi
·
28 min
·
Capital Beltway
13
Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
14
Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
285 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
19
Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
20
Take the ramp straight toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
MD 4 South: Prince Frederick
21
Merge slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
22
Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
23
Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
24
Take the exit slight right toward Maryland 260, Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Recreation Areas
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Maryland 260, Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Recreation Areas
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
26
Turn left onto 17th Street
479 ft
·
32 sec
·
17th Street
27
Turn right onto C Street
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
C Street
28
Arrive at your destination
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 40.1 miles from Frederick, MD, or about 57m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 57m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesapeake Beach, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Frederick, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Frederick, MD
This is one driving day of about 80.2 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Frederick, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Frederick, MD · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chesapeake Beach, MD
The final approach into Chesapeake Beach, 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
$13.30 one way
$26.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.55 | $31.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.42 | $3.85 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.23 | $5.13 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Morning in Chesapeake Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
1h 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD covers 80.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 40.1 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 $13.30 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frederick, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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