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Trip from Marlton, MD to Frederick, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

66.2 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Marlton, MD, MD

Marlton, MD

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city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Frederick, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marlton, MD to Frederick, MD covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 270, Capital Beltway, Ritchie Marlboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.98 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

33.1 miles from Marlton, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Marlton, MD to Frederick, MD covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 30.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 66.2 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 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.5 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
4.4 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
8
23 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
32.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick
7
36.1 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 North
8
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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.

On the drive from Marlton, MD to Frederick, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.

Silver Spring

23 mi in | ~36m | via I 495

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 270 30.9 mi 39m
Capital Beltway 22 mi 28m
Ritchie Marlboro Road 5.3 mi 9m
Old Crain Highway 1.7 mi 4m
Buckeystown Pike 1.6 mi 3m
Crain Highway 1.5 mi 2m
East Street 0.5 mi <1m
Heathermore Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 270 — 30.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marlton, MD and Frederick, MD.

1

Start on North Marlton Avenue

422 ft · 23 sec · North Marlton Avenue
2

Turn left onto Trumps Hill Road

457 ft · 14 sec · Trumps Hill Road
3

Turn right onto Heathermore Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Heathermore Boulevard
4

Turn right onto US 301

1.5 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway
5

Turn left onto Old Crain Highway

1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Crain Highway
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward MD 4 North: Washington
7

Merge onto MD 4

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Ritchie Marlboro Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

5.0 mi · 8 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
11

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 95; I 495

13 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 270
Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

27 mi · 34 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 31 Toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn right onto MD 85

1.3 mi · 2 min · Buckeystown Pike
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on MD 85

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Buckeystown Pike
19

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Street
20

Enter roundabout onto East Street

119 ft · 2 sec · East Street
21

Continue on East Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East Street
22

Turn left onto MD 144

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East South Street
23

Turn right onto South Carroll Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · South Carroll Street
24

Turn left onto MD 144

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Patrick Street
25

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 33.1 miles from Marlton, MD, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 66.2 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.1 miles or 49m 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 19m

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 Marlton, 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 Marlton, MD

This is one driving day of about 66.2 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marlton, 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 30.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.1 mi from Marlton, MD · 49m into the drive

capital city of the United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Bethesda, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Marlton, 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

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 61.7
View on nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $20 near mile 36.6
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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 52.5
View on nps.gov
Antietam National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

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 66.2
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 64
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.98 one way

$21.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.02 $24.04
premium $4.93 $12.84 $25.68
diesel $5.61 $14.62 $29.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

District Heights, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bowie, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Coral Hills Shopping Center

Capitol Heights, MD

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Lanham Crossing

Lanham Seabrook, MD

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Marlboro Crossroads

Upper Marlboro, MD

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Upper Marlboro Ford

Upper Marlboro, MD

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Wawa Capitol Heights #0597

Capitol Heights, MD

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

EVsmart - Pepco - Largo - Kettering Library

Upper Marlboro, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

eVgo Network: 4 SWTCH: 4 ChargePoint Network: 3 Tesla: 2 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.9 0 $6.95 $3.18
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.79 $2.65
EV Truck/SUV 26.5 0 $9.27 $4.24

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Marlton, MD

Late night in Marlton on Wednesday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

33 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

22 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 34m 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 Marlton, MD to Frederick, MD covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Capital Beltway, Ritchie Marlboro Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Marlton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.98 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 18 significant decision points across 66.2 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 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.5 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Marlton, MD to Frederick, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.

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