How far is Brunswick, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Brunswick, MD to Frederick, MD is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
17.19 mi
00h 21m
Flight
13.5 mi
21.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.5 mi
Kilometers
21.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.19 mi
Kilometers
27.67 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Frederick
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
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
Brentwood
MD

Town in Maryland

From Brunswick
8 mi
00h 11m
To Frederick
9.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Petersville Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Petersville Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2084 ft · 52 sec · Petersville Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    8 mi · 9 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 Brunswick 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
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson National Pike
7.98 mi · 46%
Petersville Road
2.72 mi · 16%
I 70 East
2.02 mi · 12%
Jefferson Pike
1.85 mi · 11%
East Street
0.48 mi · 3%
South Carroll Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson National Pike

Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

7.98 mi · 00h 09m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 11m from Brunswick
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brunswick 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 Brunswick to Frederick?

The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Brunswick and 9.2 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

8 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

22 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

35 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 13.5 mi (21.73 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.3142700, -77.6277700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: West B Street (-77.627743, 39.314239)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 Brunswick and Frederick. The current time is 21:16:53.

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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.