Origin
Frederick, MD
Late night in Frederick on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Jessup, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Jessup, MD
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Trip Overview
This 45.5-mile drive from Frederick, MD, to Jessup, MD, is estimated to take about 57 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8. Given its short duration and turn-heavy nature, this route is best suited for a single, straightforward drive rather than an overnight stay. It offers a straightforward connection within the Northeast region of Maryland.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 45.5-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route relies on North Market Street, East Church Street, and North Carroll Street, suggesting a connected series of local roads rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. While there's no specific longest stretch data, the 'turn-heavy' profile implies frequent adjustments and a more engaged driving experience as you navigate through communities. The character of the drive will likely involve urban and suburban streets.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 32.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Waterloo Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North East Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 45.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North East Street
Turn right onto North East Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
33.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
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 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
7
36.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 22
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
7
40.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Snowden River Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward Snowden River Parkway
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
MD 108 / Waterloo Road
Turn left onto MD 108 / Waterloo Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Frederick, MD and Jessup, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Washington.
Baltimore
29.2 mi in
|
~33m
|
via I 70
Washington
33.8 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 32.1 mi | 34m |
| Waterloo Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| MD 100 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Pike | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Rouse Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jessup Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 32.1 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Jessup, 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
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70
Toward Baltimore
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 29
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on MD 100
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 3
Toward Snowden River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Snowden River Parkway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Snowden River Parkway
18
Turn left onto MD 108
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterloo Road
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto MD 175
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rouse Parkway
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on MD 175
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterloo Road
21
Continue on MD 175
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jessup Road
22
Arrive at destination
MD 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Frederick, MD · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jessup, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jessup, 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
$7.54 one way
$15.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Jessup, MD
Late night in Jessup on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Columbia, MD
23 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
9 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
57m 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 Jessup, MD covers 45.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Waterloo Road, MD 100. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 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 $7.54 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 13 decision points packed into just 45.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Frederick, MD and Jessup, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Washington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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