How far is Burtonsville, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Burtonsville, MD to Frederick, MD is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
46.56 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.05 mi
53.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.05 mi
Kilometers
53.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.56 mi
Kilometers
74.93 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Burtonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burtonsville
2026-04-19T02:45
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burtonsville
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
Gaithersburg
MD

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Burtonsville
21.3 mi
00h 26m
To Frederick
25.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 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 Burtonsville and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Columbia Pike

    154 m · 21 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    28 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Columbia Pike

    96 m · 9 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto US 29 South

    1201 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South

    734 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll

    562 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West

    3069 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  11. 11

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

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

    1678 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burtonsville 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
21.7 mi · 47%
Intercounty Connector
14.7 mi · 32%
Columbia Pike
1.98 mi · 4%
Buckeystown Pike
1.59 mi · 3%
MD 200 Toll West
0.58 mi · 1%
East Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

21.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaithersburg
00h 26m from Burtonsville
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Burtonsville 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 Burtonsville to Frederick?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Gaithersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Burtonsville and 25.3 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gaithersburg

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 Gaithersburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 2.4 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 2.4 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
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

8 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

32 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

34 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

35 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burtonsville and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 33.05 mi (53.19 km).

Burtonsville

#1 Burtonsville

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population8,323
Coordinates39.1112200, -76.9324800
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Columbia Pike (-76.932503, 39.111279)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

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 Burtonsville and Frederick. The current time is 02:45:31.

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.