Origin
Scaggsville, MD
Late night in Scaggsville on Friday
Local time
2:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scaggsville, MD to Frederick, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
55m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scaggsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Frederick, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scaggsville, MD to Frederick, MD covers 46.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Columbia Pike, MD 216 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.6 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 46.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Columbia Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.6 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Columbia Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MD 216.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 46.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 216): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 216
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Enter roundabout toward US 29 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 29 North
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
8
45.2 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
45.4 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 32.6 mi | 35m |
| Columbia Pike | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| MD 216 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Carroll Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Patrick Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Buckeystown Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 32.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scaggsville, MD and Frederick, MD.
1
Start on MD 216
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
MD 216
2
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
MD 216
3
Continue on MD 216
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 216
4
Enter roundabout
330 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 29 North
5
Continue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 29 North
6
Merge onto US 29
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 25B
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
419 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Downtown Frederick, East Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto MD 85
426 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
14
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Street
15
Enter roundabout onto East Street
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Street
16
Continue on East Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Street
17
Turn left onto MD 144
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East South Street
18
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Carroll Street
19
Turn left onto MD 144
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Patrick Street
20
Arrive at destination
MD 144
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Scaggsville, MD · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Scaggsville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Frederick, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Frederick, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.44 | $16.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Frederick on Friday
Local time
2:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Airy, MD
23 mi in
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
7 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
55m 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 Scaggsville, MD to Frederick, MD covers 46.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Columbia Pike, MD 216. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Scaggsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.71 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 46.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 216): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Scaggsville, MD to Frederick, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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