Origin
Mitchellville, MD
Afternoon in Mitchellville on Thursday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mitchellville, MD to Frederick, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
65.9 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 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mitchellville, MD
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Frederick, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mitchellville, MD to Frederick, MD covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Woodmore Road, Lottsford Road, Landover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m 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 18m drive with frequent turns across 65.9 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.
Woodmore 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mitchellville, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Mitchellville, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Woodmore Road | — | — |
| Lottsford Road | — | — |
| Landover Road | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| I 270 North | — | — |
| MD 85 | — | — |
| Buckeystown Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Woodmore Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchellville, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on Mount Oak Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Oak Road
2
Continue on Woodmore Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodmore Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodmore Road
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
Woodmore Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Woodmore Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodmore Road
5
Continue on Lottsford Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lottsford Road
6
Turn right onto Landover Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Landover Road
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
8
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 North: Frederick
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
27 mi
·
34 min
·
I 270 North
12
Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
13
Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckeystown Pike
14
Continue on Buckeystown Pike
0.3 mi
·
31 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Mitchellville, MD · 39m 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 33 miles from Mitchellville, 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
$10.93 one way
$21.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 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 | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
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
Afternoon in Frederick on Thursday
Local time
1:49 PM
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 18m 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 Mitchellville, MD to Frederick, MD covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Woodmore Road, Lottsford Road, Landover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 miles from Mitchellville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.93 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 Mitchellville, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Mitchellville, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mitchellville, MD to Frederick, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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