Trip from Temple Hills, MD to Frederick, MD

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

65.5 mi

105 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 10m ★

6 AM

1h 16m

8 AM

1h 28m

10 AM

1h 20m

12 PM

1h 19m

3 PM

1h 21m

5 PM

1h 27m

8 PM

1h 12m

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 Temple Hills, MD to Frederick, MD covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Temple Hill Road, Hagan Road, Saint Barnabas Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.84 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

32.7 miles from Temple Hills, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 65.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Temple Hill Road 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 Temple Hills, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Temple Hills, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Temple Hill Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hagan Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Saint Barnabas Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 95 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Capital Beltway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Capital Beltway (Local)	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270 North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Temple Hill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Temple Hills, MD and Frederick, MD.

Start on Temple Hill Road

125 ft · 6 sec · Temple Hill Road

Continue on Temple Hill Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Temple Hill Road

Turn left onto Hagan Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hagan Road

Turn left onto Saint Barnabas Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Saint Barnabas Road

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond Virginia, Alexandria Virginia

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond Virginia, Alexandria Virginia

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Capital Beltway

Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

9.6 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

0.7 mi · 48 sec · Capital Beltway

Continue on Capital Beltway

2.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

16 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick

3.1 mi · 4 min · I 270: Rockville, Frederick

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

7.0 mi · 9 min · I 270 North

Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

0.2 mi · 16 sec · MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

Merge slight right

20 mi · 24 min

Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown

0.3 mi · 49 sec · MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown

Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

1.3 mi · 2 min · Buckeystown Pike

Continue on Buckeystown Pike

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

118 ft · 2 sec · East Street

Exit the roundabout onto East Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East Street

Turn left onto East South Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East South Street

Turn right onto South Carroll Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

Turn left onto East Patrick Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

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 32.7 miles from Temple Hills, MD, or about 37m 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 65.5 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.7 miles or 37m 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 4m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Temple Hills, 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 Temple Hills, MD

This is one driving day of about 65.5 miles and 1h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Temple Hills, 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 32.7 mi from Temple Hills, MD · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Bethesda, MD

33 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.

Popular next leg

North Bethesda, MD to Frederick, MD

34 mi · 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Bethesda, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Temple Hills, 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

$10.84 one way

$21.68 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$11.86	$23.72
premium	$4.92	$12.69	$25.39
diesel	$5.64	$14.55	$29.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.7	$6.88	$3.14
Efficient EV	16.4	$5.73	$2.62
EV Truck/SUV	26.2	$9.17	$4.19

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 1 day ago

Origin

Temple Hills, MD

Morning in Temple Hills on Monday

Local time

10:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frederick, MD

Morning in Frederick on Monday

Local time

10:23 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 15m 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 Temple Hills, MD to Frederick, MD covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Temple Hill Road, Hagan Road, Saint Barnabas Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.7 miles from Temple Hills, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.84 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 Temple Hills, MD to Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Temple Hills, MD to Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Temple Hills, MD to Frederick, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Temple Hills, MD to Frederick, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Frederick, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Temple Hills, MD

Frederick, MD

Same local time

Very similar conditions

1h 15m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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