Trip from Pittsville, MD to Frederick, MD

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

154.2 mi

248 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 18m ★

6 AM

3h 30m

8 AM

3h 55m

10 AM

3h 39m

12 PM

3h 36m

3 PM

3h 40m

5 PM

3h 53m

8 PM

3h 23m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pittsville, MD to Frederick, MD covers 154.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Ocean Gateway, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.6 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.52 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

77.1 miles from Pittsville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 154.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 37 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 32.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 89.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 154.2 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 89.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.1 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

89.4 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27B Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Par...

99.1 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward MD 100 West

116.6 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 29 North

152.9 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in

Take the exit toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick

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 54 Toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick

153 mi into trip | ~3h 27m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Pittsville, MD to Frederick, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Severna Park along the way.

Severna Park

89.4 mi in | ~2h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	32.6 mi	35m
Ocean Gateway	26.1 mi	36m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway	17.5 mi	23m
Shore Highway	17.4 mi	24m
Sussex Highway	13.4 mi	18m
Whitesville Road	9.1 mi	13m
Governor Ritchie Highway	8 mi	12m
Seashore Highway	7.5 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 32.6 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Railroad Avenue

75 ft · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

Turn right onto Gumboro Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Gumboro Road

Continue on Millsboro Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Millsboro Highway

Turn left onto Whitesville Road

9.1 mi · 13 min · Whitesville Road

Turn right onto Old Stage Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road

Turn left onto Gordy Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gordy Road

Turn right onto Sussex Highway

13 mi · 18 min · Sussex Highway

Take the exit slight left

167 ft · 6 sec

Continue on Rifle Range Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto Market Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto Seashore Highway

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

Continue on Shore Highway

17 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

Continue on Queen Anne Highway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

26 mi · 36 min · Ocean Gateway

Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

0.4 mi · 50 sec · MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

8.0 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

0.1 mi · 18 sec · MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

18 mi · 23 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North

0.4 mi · 30 sec · US 29 North

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

3.0 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 70 West: Frederick

Merge slight left

10 mi · 10 min

Continue straight

12 mi · 12 min

Continue straight

11 mi · 11 min

Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick

0.1 mi · 19 sec · MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

420 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Frederick, East Street

Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

427 ft · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

118 ft · 2 sec · East Street

Exit the roundabout onto East Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East Street

Turn left onto East South Street

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 East Patrick Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 77.1 miles from Pittsville, MD, or about 1h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.6 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.1 miles or 1h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frederick, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pittsville, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Pittsville, MD

This is one driving day of about 154.2 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pittsville, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 32.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.1 mi from Pittsville, MD · 1h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

77 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.1 miles from Pittsville, 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

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 154.2

View on nps.gov

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 154.2

View on nps.gov

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...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour $20 near mile 154.2

View on nps.gov

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!

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 154.2

View on nps.gov

Assateague Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $25

View on nps.gov

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...

25 mi from route ~64 min detour $20 near mile 138.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.52 one way

$51.03 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$27.92	$55.84
premium	$4.92	$29.88	$59.76
diesel	$5.64	$34.26	$68.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Annapolis Towne Centre - Tesla Supercharger

Annapolis, MD

Tesla

16 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Grasonville, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Seaford, DE

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Grasonville, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Annapolis, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Koons Ford of Annapolis - DCFC

Annapolis, MD

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Pittsville Ford - DCFC

Pittsville, MD

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Royal Farms - Laurel, DE - RFS 171

Laurel, DE

Blink Network

4 DCFC

SWTCH: 12 Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 5 Blink Network: 3 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.3	$16.19	$7.40
Efficient EV	38.6	$13.49	$6.17
EV Truck/SUV	61.7	$21.59	$9.87

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Pittsville, MD

Morning in Pittsville on Monday

Local time

8:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Frederick, MD

Morning in Frederick on Monday

Local time

8:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Cloudy

S 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

6 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

3h 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pittsville, MD to Frederick, MD covers 154.2 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, Ocean Gateway, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 77.1 miles from Pittsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Pittsville, MD to Frederick, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Severna Park along the way.

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Trip from Pittsville, MD to Frederick, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Frederick, MD

National Parks Near This Route

Monocacy National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Assateague Island National Seashore

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pittsville, MD

Frederick, MD

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 30m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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