Origin
Green Haven, MD
Late night in Green Haven on Thursday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Haven, MD to Frederick, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Haven, MD
Jonathan Cooper
Frederick, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Green Haven, MD to Frederick, MD covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Outing Avenue, Mountain Road, MD 100 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.60 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
28.9 miles from Green Haven, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 57.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Outing Avenue 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 Green Haven, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Green Haven, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outing Avenue | — | — |
| Mountain Road | — | — |
| MD 100 West | — | — |
| Paul T | — | — |
| US 29 North | — | — |
| Columbia Pike | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
| MD 85 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Outing Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Haven, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on 207th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
207th Street
2
Turn left onto Outing Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Outing Avenue
3
Turn right onto Mountain Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Road
4
Turn left onto MD 100 West
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MD 100 West
5
Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 29 North
7
Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Pike
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 70 West: Frederick
9
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
10 min
10
Continue straight
12 mi
·
12 min
11
Continue straight
11 mi
·
11 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
13
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Frederick, East Street
14
Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
15
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto East Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Street
18
Turn left onto East South Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East South Street
19
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Carroll Street
20
Turn left onto East Patrick Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Patrick Street
21
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 28.9 miles from Green Haven, MD, or about 30m 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 13 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.9 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frederick, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Green Haven, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Green Haven, MD
This is one driving day of about 57.9 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Green Haven, 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 28.9 mi from Green Haven, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Green Haven, 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
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.51 | $21.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
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: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Thursday
Local time
12:53 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
16 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 1m 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 Green Haven, MD to Frederick, MD covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outing Avenue, Mountain Road, MD 100 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 miles from Green Haven, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.60 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 Green Haven, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Green Haven, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Green Haven, MD to Frederick, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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