Origin
Frederick, MD
Evening in Frederick on Wednesday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
106.1 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
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 Ranch Estates, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frederick, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD covers 106.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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 $17.59 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53 miles from Frederick, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 106.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Frederick, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Ranch Estates, 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 Ranch Estates, 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
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
24
Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
25
Continue on South Solomons Island Road
15 mi
·
21 min
·
South Solomons Island Road
26
Take the exit slight left
236 ft
·
12 sec
27
Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rousby Hall Road
29
Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
30
Turn left onto Coyote Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Coyote Trail
31
Turn right onto Catalina Drive
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
Catalina Drive
32
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53 miles from Frederick, MD, or about 1h 15m 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Frederick, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 106.1 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Frederick, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53 mi from Frederick, MD · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
The final approach into Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.59 one way
$35.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.43 | $46.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.85 | $6.79 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Ranch Estates, MD
Evening in Chesapeake Ranch Estates on Wednesday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
14 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
2h 31m 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 Ranch Estates, MD covers 106.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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 53 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 $17.59 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Frederick, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Ranch Estates, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frederick, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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