Trip from Princess Anne, MD to Frederick County, MD

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Drive Time

3h 46m

Distance

171.8 mi

276 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 34m ★

6 AM

3h 46m

8 AM

4h 12m

10 AM

3h 55m

12 PM

3h 53m

3 PM

3h 56m

5 PM

4h 10m

8 PM

3h 39m

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 Princess Anne, MD to Frederick County, MD covers 171.8 miles and takes about 3h 46m 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, Sussex Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.7 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.48 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

85.9 miles from Princess Anne, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 46m drive with frequent turns across 171.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 36 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 33.7 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 100.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 171.8 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 100.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.6 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

100.9 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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...

110.6 mi into trip | ~2h 32m 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

128.1 mi into trip | ~2h 56m 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

131.4 mi into trip | ~3h in

Take the exit toward I 70 West: Frederick

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 25B Toward I 70 West: Frederick

165.5 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | US 40

Take the exit onto US 40 toward US 15 North, US 40 West: Gettysburg

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 53B Toward US 15 North, US 40 West: Gettysburg

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Princess Anne, MD and Frederick County, MD, road signs point toward Dover and Severna Park.

Dover

18.3 mi in | ~23m | via US 13

Severna Park

100.9 mi in | ~2h 17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	33.7 mi	36m
Ocean Gateway	26.1 mi	36m
Sussex Highway	19.3 mi	26m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway	17.5 mi	23m
Shore Highway	17.4 mi	24m
Salisbury Bypass	10.8 mi	12m
Governor Ritchie Highway	8 mi	12m
Seashore Highway	7.5 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 33.7 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Princess Anne, MD and Frederick County, MD.

Start on Washington Street

135 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

Turn right onto MD 675

1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

Enter roundabout onto MD 822

255 ft · 5 sec · UMES Boulevard

Continue on MD 822

386 ft · 7 sec · UMES Boulevard

Turn right onto US 13

5.9 mi · 8 min · Ocean Highway

Continue on US 13

0.3 mi · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto US 13

11 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass

Take the exit onto US 13

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 13

Toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover

Keep slight right at fork onto US 13

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 13

Toward US 13 North: Dover

Merge onto US 13

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto US 13

3.1 mi · 3 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

Continue on US 13

19 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

Take the exit

166 ft · 5 sec

Continue on Rifle Range Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Rifle Range Road

Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto DE 404 Business

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

Continue on MD 404

17 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

Continue on MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Take the exit

527 ft · 14 sec

Merge onto US 50

26 mi · 36 min · Ocean Gateway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

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

Merge onto MD 2

8.0 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

Merge onto MD 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100

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

Toward MD 100 West Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 29 North Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 29

3.0 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 25B Toward I 70 West: Frederick Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 70

10 mi · 10 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

12 mi · 13 min · I 70; US 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 40

0.5 mi · 39 sec · US 40

Exit 53B Toward US 15 North, US 40 West: Gettysburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 40

3.6 mi · 4 min · Frederick Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 15

2.3 mi · 3 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Arrive at destination

US 15

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 85.9 miles from Princess Anne, MD, or about 1h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.7 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 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.9 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 11m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Princess Anne, 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 Princess Anne, MD

This is one driving day of about 171.8 miles and 3h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Princess Anne, 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 33.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.9 mi from Princess Anne, MD · 1h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

86 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 85.9 miles from Princess Anne, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Frederick County, MD

The final approach into Frederick County, 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 County, 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

$28.48 one way

$56.96 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$31.19	$62.39
premium	$4.93	$33.32	$66.64
diesel	$5.61	$37.93	$75.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.5	$18.04	$8.25
Efficient EV	43	$15.03	$6.87
EV Truck/SUV	68.7	$24.05	$11.00

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 5 days ago

Origin

Princess Anne, MD

Morning in Princess Anne on Wednesday

Local time

6:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frederick County, MD

Morning in Frederick County on Wednesday

Local time

6:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°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

3 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 46m 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 Princess Anne, MD to Frederick County, MD covers 171.8 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.9 miles from Princess Anne, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.48 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.

Between Princess Anne, MD and Frederick County, MD, road signs point toward Dover and Severna Park.

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