Origin
Kingstown, MD
Late night in Kingstown on Thursday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingstown, MD to Frederick, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 58m
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
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingstown, MD
Carly Dernetz
Frederick, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingstown, MD to Frederick, MD covers 106.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Hill Road, North Liberty Street, Centreville Road 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53 miles from Kingstown, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 58m 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Hill Road 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 Kingstown, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 58m 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 Kingstown, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Road | — | — |
| North Liberty Street | — | — |
| Centreville Road | — | — |
| US 301 South | — | — |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | — | — |
| MD 2 North | — | — |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | — | — |
| I 695 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingstown, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on Fey Road
161 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fey Road
2
Turn left onto Church Hill Road
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Church Hill Road
3
Continue on North Liberty Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Liberty Street
4
Continue on Centreville Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Centreville Road
5
Take the ramp right toward US 301 South
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 301 South
6
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
25 mi
·
34 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
8
Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
10
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 29 North
13
Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Pike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 70 West: Frederick
15
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
10 min
16
Continue straight
12 mi
·
12 min
17
Continue straight
11 mi
·
11 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
19
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Frederick, East Street
20
Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
21
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto East Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Street
24
Turn left onto East South Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East South Street
25
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Carroll Street
26
Turn left onto East Patrick Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Patrick Street
27
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 53 miles from Kingstown, MD, or about 59m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 59m 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 36m
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 Kingstown, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingstown, MD
This is one driving day of about 106.1 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Kingstown, 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 53 mi from Kingstown, MD · 59m 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 Kingstown, 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
$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
Frederick, MD
Late night in Frederick on Thursday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
17 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 58m 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 Kingstown, MD to Frederick, MD covers 106.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Hill Road, North Liberty Street, Centreville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53 miles from Kingstown, 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.
The drive from Kingstown, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 58m 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 Kingstown, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingstown, MD to Frederick, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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