How far is Brentwood, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Brentwood, MD to Frederick, MD is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
7.38 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.01 mi
8.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.01 mi
Kilometers
8.07 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.38 mi
Kilometers
11.88 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Brentwood
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Frederick
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 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 Brentwood and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodhirst Drive

    786 ft · 40 sec · Woodhirst Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodhill Way

    145 m · 26 sec · Woodhill Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Teen Barnes Road

    1697 ft · 51 sec · Teen Barnes Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jefferson Pike

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Mount Zion Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road

    2694 ft · 59 sec · Mount Zion Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 15 North, US 340 East

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Jefferson National Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore, Washington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    655 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    760 ft · 15 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
270.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
2.02 mi · 27%
Jefferson National Pike
1.86 mi · 25%
Jefferson Pike
0.73 mi · 10%
Mount Zion Road
0.51 mi · 7%
East Street
0.48 mi · 6%
Teen Barnes Road
0.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson National Pike

Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

1.86 mi · 00h 02m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 06m from Brentwood
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brentwood 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 Brentwood to Frederick?

The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 3.7 miles from Brentwood and 3.7 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brentwood and Rain Showers Likely 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 Brentwood and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 5.01 mi (8.07 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

Town in Maryland

Population3,439
Coordinates39.3792700, -77.4927600
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodhirst Drive (-77.492725, 39.379297)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.99 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.12
0.52 gal · 1.98 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.06 $2.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.20 $2.39
Premium $4.95 $1.29 $2.58
Diesel $5.98 $1.55 $3.11

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 Brentwood and Frederick. The current time is 02:06:29.

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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.