Origin
Friendly, MD
Late night in Friendly on Friday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friendly, MD to Frederick, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friendly, MD
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Frederick, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Friendly, MD to Frederick, MD covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Indian Head Highway, I 95, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 65.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indian Head Highway 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 Friendly, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Friendly, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Head Highway | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Capital Beltway (Thru) | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| I 270 | — | — |
| I 270 North | — | — |
| MD 117 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Indian Head Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendly, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on Old Fort Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Fort Road
2
Turn right onto Indian Head Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Indian Head Highway
3
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
6
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Thru)
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Capital Beltway (Thru)
7
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Capital Beltway
8
Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270: Rockville, Frederick
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 270 North
12
Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
13
Merge slight right
20 mi
·
24 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
15
Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckeystown Pike
16
Continue on Buckeystown Pike
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
17
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto East Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Street
20
Turn left onto East South Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East South Street
21
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Carroll Street
22
Turn left onto East Patrick Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Patrick Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Friendly, MD · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Friendly, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Frederick, MD
The final approach into Frederick, 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
$10.89 one way
$21.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Frederick, MD
Late night in Frederick on Friday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m 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 Friendly, MD to Frederick, MD covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indian Head Highway, I 95, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Friendly, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.89 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 Friendly, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Friendly, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Friendly, MD to Frederick, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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