Origin
Prince Frederick, MD
Morning in Prince Frederick on Monday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prince Frederick, MD to Baltimore, MD
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
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6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prince Frederick, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Prince Frederick, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, North Solomons Island Road, Southern Maryland Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 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
30.2 miles from Prince Frederick, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 60.3 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.
Main Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Prince Frederick, MD to Baltimore, MD is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Prince Frederick, MD to Baltimore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Solomons Island Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 301 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crain Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South East Crain Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robert Crain Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prince Frederick, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on the route
161 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
200 ft
·
17 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto North Solomons Island Road
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
5
Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
6
Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Baltimore
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 301 North: Baltimore
8
Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crain Highway
9
Continue on South East Crain Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South East Crain Highway
10
Continue on Robert Crain Highway
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
11
Merge slight left
8.9 mi
·
10 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
13
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
14
Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
MD 295 North: North Baltimore
15
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
16
Continue on Russell Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
17
Continue on South Paca Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Paca Street
18
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
19
Turn left
282 ft
·
26 sec
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
21
Arrive at your destination
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 30.2 miles from Prince Frederick, MD, or about 39m into the drive.
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 60.3 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.2 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baltimore, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Prince Frederick, 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 Prince Frederick, MD
This is one driving day of about 60.3 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Prince Frederick, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Prince Frederick, MD · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Prince Frederick, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
The final approach into Baltimore, 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 Baltimore, 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
$9.98 one way
$19.96 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.68 | $23.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Baltimore, MD
Morning in Baltimore on Monday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
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
1h 19m 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 Prince Frederick, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, North Solomons Island Road, Southern Maryland Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 miles from Prince Frederick, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.98 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 Prince Frederick, MD to Baltimore, MD is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Prince Frederick, MD to Baltimore, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Prince Frederick, MD to Baltimore, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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