How far is Emmitsburg, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Emmitsburg, MD to Frederick, MD is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmitsburg and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmitsburg and Frederick.
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Start on South Seton Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Seton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
62 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
20 mi · 27 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Continue on Frederick Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Frederick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Frederick
41 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Maxwell Avenue
3152 ft · 2 min · Maxwell Avenue
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Turn right onto East Patrick Street
127 m · 12 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 Emmitsburg 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.
Catoctin Mountain Highway
Merge slight left onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
20 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg to Frederick?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Thurmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Emmitsburg and 12.7 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Emmitsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Thurmont
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 Thurmont.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmitsburg and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 20.54 mi (33.06 km).
#1 Emmitsburg
Town in Frederick County Maryland
| Population | 3,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.7045400, -77.3269300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
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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