Origin
North East, MD
Afternoon in North East on Saturday
Local time
2:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North East, MD to Oak Grove, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North East, MD
Kelly
Oak Grove, MD
Skyler Ewing
Trip Overview
This short, 12.9-mile drive from North East, MD to Oak Grove, MD is perfect for a quick trip, taking only about 23 minutes. It's primarily a local road experience with no highway driving, making it a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Maryland. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is ideal as a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the flexibility allows for spontaneous stops if you choose. Consider this an easy, accessible drive for local exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Biggs Highway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| North East Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Mauldin Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Red Pump Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mount Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Pearl Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Queen Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Biggs Highway
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North East, MD and Oak Grove, MD.
1
Start on MD 272
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mauldin Avenue
2
Continue on MD 272
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North East Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto MD 274
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Biggs Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on MD 274
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Queen Street
5
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Pearl Street
6
Turn right onto Mount Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Street
7
Continue on Red Pump Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Pump Road
8
Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Road
9
Arrive at destination
Ridge Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 274 / Biggs Highway
Turn left onto MD 274 / Biggs Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Pearl Street
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Mount Street
Turn right onto Mount Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Ridge Road
Turn left onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Oak Grove, MD
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Saturday
Local time
2:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
1 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
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no percentage of highway travel. The main roads you'll navigate include Biggs Highway, North East Road, and Ridge Road. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 7.3 miles on Biggs Highway, offering a consistent local road feel for a significant portion of the journey. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and local road conditions rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Biggs Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near MD 274 / Biggs Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (MD 274 / Biggs Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (West Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (Mount Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Biggs Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (MD 274 / Biggs Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (West Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (Mount Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Grove, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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