The drive from Glassmanor, MD to Frederick, MD covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, Clara Barton Parkway Northwest, Canal Road Northwest for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on I 270.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.44 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
26.5 miles from Glassmanor, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 53.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and Clara Barton Parkway Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.3 miles on I 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Clara Barton Parkway Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near I 695 / Southeast Freeway.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 53.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 695 / Southeast Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
3.9 mi into trip|~8m in|I 695 / Southeast Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Southeast Freeway toward I 695: Downtown, Capitol Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 5A
Toward I 695: Downtown, Capitol Hill
9
6.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward Maine Avenue Southwest, 12th Street Northwest, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B-A
Toward Maine Avenue Southwest, 12th Street Nort...
10
6.7 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 12th Street Northwest, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward 12th Street Northwest, Downtown
8
9.5 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Rock Creek Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Rock Creek Parkway
8
50.2 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31
Toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Glassmanor, MD and Frederick, MD, road signs point toward Capitol Hill, Maine Avenue Southwest, 12Th Street Northwest, Downtown and Buckeystown.
Capitol Hill
3.9 mi in|~8m|via I 695
Maine Avenue Southwest
6.5 mi in|~12m
12Th Street Northwest
6.5 mi in|~12m
Downtown
6.5 mi in|~12m
Buckeystown
50.2 mi in|~1h 16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 270
27.3 mi
34m
Clara Barton Parkway Northwest
3.4 mi
6m
Canal Road Northwest
3.1 mi
6m
I 270 Spur
3.1 mi
4m
Southeast Freeway
2.3 mi
3m
Anacostia Freeway
2.2 mi
3m
Buckeystown Pike
1.6 mi
3m
Cabin John Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 27.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glassmanor, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on Audrey Lane
66 ft·7 sec·Audrey Lane
2
Continue on Audrey Lane
414 ft·20 sec·Audrey Lane
3
Turn right onto MD 210
0.2 mi·30 sec·Indian Head Highway
4
Continue on South Capitol Street
1.2 mi·3 min·South Capitol Street
5
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHSUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 295 North
7
Merge onto I 295
2.2 mi·3 min·Anacostia Freeway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.3 mi·3 min·Southeast Freeway
Exit 5AToward I 695: Downtown, Capitol HillUse the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on I 395
0.3 mi·32 sec·Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 4B-AToward Maine Avenue Southwest, 12th Street Northwest, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 4BToward 12th Street Northwest, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
513 ft·16 sec
Toward D Street
13
Turn right onto 12th Street Southwest
0.2 mi·31 sec·12th Street Southwest
14
Turn left onto Independence Avenue Southwest
0.6 mi·1 min·Independence Avenue Southwest
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto 17th Street Southwest
0.3 mi·40 sec·17th Street Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on 17th Street Northwest
0.3 mi·35 sec·17th Street Northwest
17
Turn left onto New York Avenue Northwest
0.1 mi·13 sec·New York Avenue Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on E Street Northwest
0.2 mi·19 sec·E Street Northwest
19
Continue on E Street Expressway
0.3 mi·20 sec·E Street Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward Whitehurst FreewayUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 66
0.2 mi·27 sec·Potomac Freeway
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Rock Creek ParkwayUse the slight left lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
166 ft·4 sec
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto 27th Street Northwest
178 ft·4 sec·27th Street Northwest
25
Take the exit
99 ft·8 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
26
Merge onto US 29
0.8 mi·1 min·Whitehurst Freeway
Toward US 29 South
27
Turn left onto Canal Road Northwest
3.1 mi·6 min·Canal Road Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Continue on Clara Barton Parkway Northwest
3.4 mi·6 min·Clara Barton Parkway Northwest
29
Keep slight right at fork onto Cabin John Parkway
1.3 mi·1 min·Cabin John Parkway
30
Keep slight left at fork onto Cabin John Parkway
0.2 mi·18 sec·Cabin John Parkway
Toward I 495 NorthUse the slight left lane.
31
Merge onto I 495
1.3 mi·1 min·Capital Beltway
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur
3.1 mi·4 min·I 270 Spur
Exit 38Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
33
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
27 mi·34 min·I 270
Toward I 270 NorthUse the slight right lane.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Exit 31Toward MD 85: Frederick, BuckeystownUse the slight right lane.
35
Turn right onto MD 85
1.3 mi·2 min·Buckeystown Pike
Use the straight lane.
36
Continue on MD 85
0.3 mi·30 sec·Buckeystown Pike
37
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Street
38
Enter roundabout onto East Street
119 ft·2 sec·East Street
39
Continue on East Street
0.3 mi·33 sec·East Street
40
Turn left onto MD 144
0.1 mi·24 sec·East South Street
41
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·South Carroll Street
42
Turn left onto MD 144
0.2 mi·25 sec·East Patrick Street
43
Arrive at destination
MD 144
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 26.5 miles from Glassmanor, MD, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 miles.
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 53.1 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.5 miles or 46m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frederick, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glassmanor, 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 Glassmanor, MD
This is one driving day of about 53.1 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glassmanor, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 270 for about 27.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Glassmanor, MD
· 46m into the drive
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Glassmanor, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Frederick, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 40.3
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
$20
near mile 53.1
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
$20
near mile 49.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.44
$22.88
premium
$4.93
$12.22
$24.44
diesel
$5.61
$13.91
$27.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.9
0
$5.58
$2.55
Efficient EV
13.3
0
$4.65
$2.12
EV Truck/SUV
21.2
0
$7.43
$3.40
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago
Origin
Glassmanor, MD
Late night
in Glassmanor on Wednesday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Frederick, MD
Late night
in Frederick on Wednesday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Washington, DC
27 mi in
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
26 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 22m 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 Glassmanor, MD to Frederick, MD covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Clara Barton Parkway Northwest, Canal Road Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 miles from Glassmanor, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.80 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 demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 53.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 695 / Southeast Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Glassmanor, MD and Frederick, MD, road signs point toward Capitol Hill, Maine Avenue Southwest, 12Th Street Northwest, Downtown and Buckeystown.
