How far is Bladensburg, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Bladensburg, MD to Frederick, MD is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.79 mi
01h 00m
Flight
41.58 mi
66.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.58 mi
Kilometers
66.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.79 mi
Kilometers
86.57 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bladensburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bladensburg
2026-04-19T07:58
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bladensburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rockville
MD

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Bladensburg
26.3 mi
00h 30m
To Frederick
27.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Quincy Place

    14 m · 5 sec · Quincy Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Annapolis Road

    2482 ft · 49 sec · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Annapolis Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Annapolis Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto MD 295: Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore

    1007 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    27.3 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

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

    1678 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bladensburg 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
30.9 mi · 57%
Capital Beltway
13.4 mi · 25%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.85 mi · 7%
Buckeystown Pike
1.59 mi · 3%
Annapolis Road
1.13 mi · 2%
East Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

27.3 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
00h 30m from Bladensburg
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bladensburg and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Bladensburg and 27.5 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bladensburg and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rockville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Falls Church City Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Falls Church City Hall

Falls Church , VA
300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Conference center
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.

RAIL

Rockville station

1 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bladensburg and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 41.58 mi (66.92 km).

Bladensburg

#1 Bladensburg

Town in Maryland, United States

Population9,409
Coordinates38.9392800, -76.9338600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.933861, 38.93929)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.95 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.98 $11.36 $22.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bladensburg and Frederick. The current time is 07:58:39.

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.