How far is Berlin, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Berlin, MD to Frederick, MD is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.34 mi
03h 02m
Flight
140.01 mi
225.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.01 mi
Kilometers
225.32 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.34 mi
Kilometers
266.09 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-04-23T02:38
Arrive Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Berlin
82.3 mi
01h 31m
To Frederick
83.1 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tripoli Street

    5 m · 3 sec · Tripoli Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    159 m · 23 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Bay Street

    1580 ft · 47 sec · Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Worcester Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Worcester Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Seashore Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    2544 ft · 43 sec · Sussex Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 48 sec · Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shore Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North

    1913 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

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

    758 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 43 sec · South Carroll Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
32.9 mi · 20%
Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 16%
Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 12%
Seashore Highway
18.4 mi · 11%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 11%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

26.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
140 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
01h 31m from Berlin
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Berlin and Sunny near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Berlin and 83.1 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Berlin and Sunny near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grasonville, 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 Grasonville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 140.01 mi (225.32 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,940
Coordinates38.3226200, -75.2176900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Tripoli Street (-75.217698, 38.322694)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.09 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
11.68 gal · 44.18 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.86 $53.72
Premium $4.95 $28.93 $57.86
Diesel $5.98 $34.92 $69.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berlin and Frederick. The current time is 02:38:20.

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.