How far is Bowleys Quarters, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Bowleys Quarters, MD to Frederick, MD is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
66.72 mi
01h 13m
Flight
54.77 mi
88.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.77 mi
Kilometers
88.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.72 mi
Kilometers
107.38 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bowleys Quarters
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowleys Quarters
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowleys Quarters
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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Bowleys Quarters
31.9 mi
00h 36m
To Frederick
34.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
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 Bowleys Quarters and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowleys Quarters and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on Carroll Island Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Carroll Island Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto MD 700 North

    1181 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Martin Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 West

    2262 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Washington

    1990 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

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

    758 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowleys Quarters 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
37.5 mi · 56%
I 95 South
11 mi · 16%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 7%
Pulaski Highway
3.9 mi · 6%
Eastern Boulevard
1.88 mi · 3%
Martin Boulevard
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 36m from Bowleys Quarters
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowleys Quarters 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 Bowleys Quarters to Frederick?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Bowleys Quarters and 34.8 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowleys Quarters and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowleys Quarters and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 54.77 mi (88.14 km).

Bowleys Quarters

#1 Bowleys Quarters

Census designated place

Population6,755
Coordinates39.3353900, -76.3902400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Carroll Island Road (-76.390787, 39.334654)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.91 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
4.7 gal · 17.82 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.81 $21.62
Premium $4.95 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $5.98 $14.05 $28.11

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 Bowleys Quarters and Frederick. The current time is 06:56:33.

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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.