Origin
Oak Grove, MD
Morning in Oak Grove on Monday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, MD to Perryville, MD
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Grove, MD to Perryville, MD covers 13.4 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jacob Tome Highway, Perrylawn Drive, Perryville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Jacob Tome Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.22 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
6.7 miles from Oak Grove, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 13.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jacob Tome Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1 miles in near Red Pump Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Red Pump Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 1 / Conowingo Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (MD 276 / Jacob Tome Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Red Pump Road
Turn right onto Red Pump Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 1 / Conowingo Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Conowingo Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
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MD 276 / Jacob Tome Highway
Turn left onto MD 276 / Jacob Tome Highway
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
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~6m in
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MD 276 / Jacob Tome Highway
Enter roundabout onto MD 276 / Jacob Tome Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
|
MD 275 / Perrylawn Drive
Turn left onto MD 275 / Perrylawn Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Tome Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Perrylawn Drive | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Perryville Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Ridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Conowingo Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Red Pump Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Aiken Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jacob Tome Highway
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, MD and Perryville, MD.
1
Start on Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Road
2
Turn right onto Red Pump Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Pump Road
3
Turn right onto US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Conowingo Road
4
Turn left onto MD 276
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Jacob Tome Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto MD 276
104 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jacob Tome Highway
6
Continue on MD 276
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacob Tome Highway
7
Turn left onto MD 275
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Perrylawn Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on MD 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Perryville Road
9
Continue on MD 222
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Aiken Avenue
10
Turn right onto MD 7
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broad Street
11
Arrive at destination
MD 7
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 6.7 miles from Oak Grove, MD, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.6 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 13.4 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perryville, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove, MD
This is one driving day of about 13.4 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Grove, 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 Jacob Tome Highway for about 5.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Oak Grove, MD · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Oak Grove, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Perryville, MD
The final approach into Perryville, 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 Perryville, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.43 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
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
Perryville, MD
Morning in Perryville on Monday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
25 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
22m 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 Oak Grove, MD to Perryville, MD covers 13.4 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jacob Tome Highway, Perrylawn Drive, Perryville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Oak Grove, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.22 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 straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Red Pump Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 1 / Conowingo Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (MD 276 / Jacob Tome Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Oak Grove, MD to Perryville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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