How far is Adamstown, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Adamstown, MD to Frederick, MD is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.85 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.92 mi
12.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.92 mi
Kilometers
12.75 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.85 mi
Kilometers
19.07 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Adamstown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adamstown
2026-04-15T10:24
Arrive Frederick
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Adamstown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Adamstown
4.7 mi
00h 08m
To Frederick
7.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adamstown and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adamstown and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountville Road

    8 m · 3 sec · Mountville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Adamstown Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Adamstown Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Design Road

    7.2 mi · 14 min · New Design Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Monocacy Boulevard

    2008 ft · 51 sec · Monocacy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Street

    825 ft · 21 sec · East Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adamstown and Frederick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Design Road
7.22 mi · 61%
Adamstown Road
0.81 mi · 7%
East Street
0.49 mi · 4%
Monocacy Boulevard
0.38 mi · 3%
South Carroll Street
0.24 mi · 2%
East Patrick Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Design Road

Turn left onto New Design Road

7.22 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 08m from Adamstown
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Adamstown and Partly Cloudy near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adamstown to Frederick?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Adamstown and 7.1 miles from Frederick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Adamstown and Partly Cloudy near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ballenger Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballenger Creek.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adamstown and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 7.92 mi (12.75 km).

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#1 Adamstown

Adamstown is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3109400, -77.4747100
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountville Road (-77.474706, 39.310943)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.58 L · about $1.72
Round trip
$3.43
0.84 gal · 3.16 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.72 $3.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.93 $3.86
Premium $4.95 $2.08 $4.16
Diesel $5.98 $2.51 $5.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Adamstown and Frederick. The current time is 10:24:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.