Origin
Princess Anne, MD
Morning in Princess Anne on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princess Anne, MD to Frederick, MD
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Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
165.6 mi
267 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princess Anne, MD
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Frederick, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Princess Anne, MD to Frederick, MD covers 165.6 miles and takes about 3h 39m 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 32.6 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.45 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
82.8 miles from Princess Anne, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 165.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 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 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 29 significant decision points across 165.6 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 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
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...
7
110.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
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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
7
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
8
164.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m 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
9
164.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m 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 Princess Anne, MD and Frederick, 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 | 32.6 mi | 35m |
| 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
— 32.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princess Anne, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on Washington Street
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto MD 675
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Somerset Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto MD 822
255 ft
·
5 sec
·
UMES Boulevard
4
Continue on MD 822
386 ft
·
7 sec
·
UMES Boulevard
5
Turn right onto US 13
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Ocean Highway
6
Continue on US 13
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Fruitland Boulevard
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Salisbury Bypass
8
Take the exit onto US 13
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 13
Toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 13
Toward US 13 North: Dover
10
Merge onto US 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Salisbury Boulevard
12
Continue on US 13
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Sussex Highway
13
Take the exit
166 ft
·
5 sec
14
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Rifle Range Road
15
Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
16
Turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Market Street
17
Turn right onto DE 404 Business
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
18
Continue on MD 404
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Shore Highway
19
Continue on MD 404
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
20
Take the exit
527 ft
·
14 sec
21
Merge onto US 50
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 27B
Toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto MD 2
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
25
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
26
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.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 29 North
Use the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto US 29
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 25B
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the right lane.
30
Merge onto I 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on I 70; US 40
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 70; US 40
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
Use the slight right lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork
419 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Downtown Frederick, East Street
Use the slight right lane.
35
Turn straight onto MD 85
426 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
36
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Street
37
Enter roundabout onto East Street
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
38
Continue on East Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Street
39
Turn left onto MD 144
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East South Street
40
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Carroll Street
41
Turn left onto MD 144
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Patrick Street
42
Arrive at destination
MD 144
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 82.8 miles from Princess Anne, MD, or about 1h 52m 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 miles or 1h 52m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frederick, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Princess Anne, 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 Princess Anne, MD
This is one driving day of about 165.6 miles and 3h 39m.
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 32.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.8 mi from Princess Anne, MD · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.8 miles from Princess Anne, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.45 one way
$54.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $32.12 | $64.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.56 | $73.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.18 | $10.60 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Frederick, MD
Morning in Frederick on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 39m 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, MD covers 165.6 miles and takes about 3h 39m 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 82.8 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 $27.45 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 165.6 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.
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.
Between Princess Anne, MD and Frederick, MD, road signs point toward Dover and Severna Park.
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