Trip from Parole, MD to Frederick, MD

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

68.3 mi

110 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 16m ★

6 AM

1h 22m

8 AM

1h 35m

10 AM

1h 27m

12 PM

1h 25m

3 PM

1h 27m

5 PM

1h 34m

8 PM

1h 18m

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

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Parole, MD

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city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Frederick, MD

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Trip Overview

This 68.3-mile drive from Parole, MD, to Frederick, MD, is a manageable 1 hour and 22 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-70, I-97, and the Baltimore Beltway, with the highway accounting for 79% of the journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $11, which is quite economical for the distance covered. This highway-focused trip is straightforward and efficient, perfect for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Since it’s a short drive within the Northeast region, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or significant time zone changes.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-focused, as indicated by the 79% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.7 miles on I-70, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. While the route is designed for efficiency, the combination of I-70, I-97, and the Baltimore Beltway means you'll experience varying traffic patterns, especially around urban areas. This drive is less about winding country roads and more about covering ground effectively on well-maintained interstates.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.3 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington

19.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 97

Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

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 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

29.3 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

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 16A-B Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

29.5 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 70 West: Frederick

67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Frederick, East Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Downtown Frederick, East Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Parole, MD and Frederick, MD, road signs point toward Towson and Local Traffic.

Towson

19.4 mi in | ~23m | via I 97

Local Traffic

29.3 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	36.7 mi	39m
I 97	17.4 mi	20m
Baltimore Beltway	8.9 mi	12m
West Street	0.9 mi	1m
East Street	0.5 mi	<1m
South Carroll Street	0.2 mi	<1m
John Hanson Highway	0.2 mi	<1m
East Patrick Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 36.7 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Hicks Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Hicks Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto MD 450

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto US 50; US 301

0.2 mi · 15 sec · John Hanson Highway

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 21 Toward I 97 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 97 North: Baltimore

Continue on I 97

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 97

Keep slight left at fork onto I 97

10 mi · 11 min · I 97

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97

Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 695

8.9 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 16A-B Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 16A Toward I 70 West: Frederick Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 70

14 mi · 15 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

12 mi · 12 min · I 70; US 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

11 mi · 11 min · I 70; US 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 54 Toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

419 ft · 10 sec

Toward Downtown Frederick, East Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto MD 85

426 ft · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Street

Enter roundabout onto East Street

119 ft · 2 sec · East Street

Continue on East Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East Street

Turn left onto MD 144

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East South Street

Turn right onto South Carroll Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

Turn left onto MD 144

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

Arrive at destination

MD 144

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.2 mi from Parole, MD · 43m into the drive

census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Catonsville, MD

34 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.

Popular next leg

Catonsville, MD to Frederick, MD

41.1 mi · 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Glen Burnie, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Randallstown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Parole, 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

$11.32 one way

$22.65 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.40	$24.80
premium	$4.93	$13.25	$26.49
diesel	$5.61	$15.08	$30.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.5	$7.17	$3.28
Efficient EV	17.1	$5.98	$2.73
EV Truck/SUV	27.3	$9.56	$4.37

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Parole, MD

Late night in Parole on Friday

Local time

1:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frederick, MD

Late night in Frederick on Friday

Local time

1:45 AM

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 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 Parole, MD to Frederick, MD covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, I 97, Baltimore Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.2 miles from Parole, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.32 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.

Between Parole, MD and Frederick, MD, road signs point toward Towson and Local Traffic.

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Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Frederick, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 22m on the road

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