How far is Deale, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Deale, MD to Frederick, MD is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deale and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deale and Frederick.
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Start on Trapper Way
51 m · 13 sec · Trapper Way
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Turn left onto Owings Beach Road
740 ft · 28 sec · Owings Beach Road
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Turn right onto Drum Point Road
1383 ft · 53 sec · Drum Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Deale Road
1643 ft · 48 sec · Deale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockhold Creek Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Rockhold Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bay Front Road
6 mi · 9 min · East Bay Front Road
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Turn right onto Southern Maryland Boulevard
156 m · 13 sec · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 North: Washington
886 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro
1525 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Largo Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road
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Continue on Landover Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
2934 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
27.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
1678 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Continue on Buckeystown Pike
1354 ft · 31 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 Deale and Frederick.
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.
I 270 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
27.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Deale 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 Deale to Frederick?
The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Forest Glen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Deale and 44.4 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.81 one way or $23.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Deale and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Glen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Glen.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deale and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 63.6 mi (102.36 km).
#1 Deale
Census designated place
| Population | 4,945 |
| Coordinates | 38.7765100, -76.5552400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $4.09 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.32 | $28.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
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
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