Origin
Ridgely, MD
Evening in Ridgely on Sunday
Local time
8:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgely, MD to Frederick, MD
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
100.9 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
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6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgely, MD
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Frederick, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgely, MD to Frederick, MD covers 100.9 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, 6th Street, Ridgely Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.70 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
50.5 miles from Ridgely, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 100.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue 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 Ridgely, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Ridgely, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ridgely Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shore Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Queen Anne Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Gateway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 2 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgely, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on East Bell Street
20 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Bell Street
2
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
6th Street
4
Continue on Ridgely Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ridgely Road
5
Take the ramp slight right
348 ft
·
10 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Shore Highway
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Shore Highway
7
Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
8
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Ocean Gateway
10
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
11
Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
13
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 29 North
16
Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Pike
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 70 West: Frederick
18
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
10 min
19
Continue straight
12 mi
·
12 min
20
Continue straight
11 mi
·
11 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
22
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Frederick, East Street
23
Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
24
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Street
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto East Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Street
27
Turn left onto East South Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East South Street
28
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Carroll Street
29
Turn left onto East Patrick Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Patrick Street
30
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 50.5 miles from Ridgely, MD, or about 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 54m 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 28m
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 Ridgely, 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 Ridgely, MD
This is one driving day of about 100.9 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ridgely, 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 50.5 mi from Ridgely, MD · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 50.5 miles from Ridgely, 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
$16.70 one way
$33.39 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.27 | $36.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.42 | $44.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.59 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Evening in Frederick on Sunday
Local time
8:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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
1h 48m 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 Ridgely, MD to Frederick, MD covers 100.9 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, 6th Street, Ridgely Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.5 miles from Ridgely, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.70 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 Ridgely, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Ridgely, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ridgely, MD to Frederick, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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