How far is City of Baltimore, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Frederick, MD is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Baltimore and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore and Frederick.
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Start on East Fayette Street
149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
95 m · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street
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Continue on Light Street
1913 ft · 1 min · Light Street
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Turn right onto East Conway Street
1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street
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Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson
3248 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike
130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Continue on East Street
773 ft · 15 sec · East Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Street
1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Carroll Street
1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street
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Turn left onto East Patrick Street
812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Baltimore and Frederick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Baltimore and Sunny near Frederick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Baltimore to Frederick?
The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from City of Baltimore and 24.8 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Baltimore and Sunny near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 43.5 mi (70.01 km).
#1 City of Baltimore
Independent city in Maryland, United States
| Population | 621,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frederick
The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
| Population | 73,308 |
| Coordinates | 39.4142700, -77.4105400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.26 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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