Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
107.9 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Photo: RDNE Stock project
The drive from Solomons, MD to Frederick, MD covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Williams Street, Charles Street, South Solomons Island Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.85 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
53.9 miles from Solomons, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 107.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Solomons, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Solomons, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charles Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Solomons Island Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Solomons Island Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 717 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Solomons, MD and Frederick, MD.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Williams Street
Turn left onto Charles Street
Continue on South Solomons Island Road
Continue on H.G. Trueman Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto South Solomons Island Road
Continue on North Solomons Island Road
Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro
Turn right onto Water Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Largo Road
Continue on Landover Road
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike
Continue on Buckeystown Pike
Continue on East Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
Exit the roundabout onto East Street
Turn left onto East South Street
Turn right onto South Carroll Street
Turn left onto East Patrick Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frederick, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Solomons, 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 Solomons, MD
This is one driving day of about 107.9 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.9 mi from Solomons, MD · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Solomons, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$17.85 one way
$35.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.54 | $39.07 |
| premium | $4.92 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 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 | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.11 | $6.91 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Solomons on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Frederick on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
54 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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