How far is Cloverly, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Cloverly, MD to Frederick, MD is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.33 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.58 mi
49.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.58 mi
Kilometers
49.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.33 mi
Kilometers
63.29 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Cloverly
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverly
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cloverly
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
Germantown
MD

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

From Cloverly
19.3 mi
00h 22m
To Frederick
20 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Briggs Chaney Road

    47 m · 10 sec · Briggs Chaney Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1820 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

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

    1678 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 43 sec · South Carroll Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverly 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
21.7 mi · 55%
Intercounty Connector
12.1 mi · 31%
Buckeystown Pike
1.59 mi · 4%
New Hampshire Avenue
1.48 mi · 4%
East Street
0.48 mi · 1%
MD 200 Toll West
0.34 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 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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 22m from Cloverly
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cloverly and Sunny near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cloverly to Frederick?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Cloverly and 20 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cloverly and Sunny near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 4.3 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 4.2 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 8.7 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 Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverly and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 30.58 mi (49.21 km).

Cloverly

#1 Cloverly

Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population15,126
Coordinates39.1081600, -76.9977500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Briggs Chaney Road (-76.997553, 39.108411)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

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 Cloverly and Frederick. The current time is 00:17:40.

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.