How far is Federalsburg, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Federalsburg, MD to Frederick, MD is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
120.25 mi
02h 11m
Flight
101 mi
162.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101 mi
Kilometers
162.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.25 mi
Kilometers
193.53 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Federalsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federalsburg
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federalsburg
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
Severna Park
MD

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

From Federalsburg
60.6 mi
01h 05m
To Frederick
59.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Federalsburg Weather
MD
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Thursday
Using Denton as the closest live forecast in the Caroline County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
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 Federalsburg and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    128 m · 13 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1671 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bloomingdale Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bloomingdale Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Federalsburg Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Federalsburg Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Federalsburg Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Federalsburg Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Shore Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Shore Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North

    1913 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

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

    758 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Federalsburg 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
32.9 mi · 27%
Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 22%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 15%
Shore Highway
13.4 mi · 11%
Federalsburg Highway
9.94 mi · 8%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

26.1 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Severna Park
01h 05m from Federalsburg
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Federalsburg and Sunny near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Severna Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Federalsburg and 59.6 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.32 one way or $34.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Severna Park

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 Severna Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Annapolis City Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Annapolis City Hall

Annapolis , MD
160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severna Park.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

18 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

29 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federalsburg and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 101 mi (162.55 km).

Federalsburg

#1 Federalsburg

Town of the United States

Population2,658
Coordinates38.6942800, -75.7721600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Avenue (-75.772224, 38.694515)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.06 L · about $17.32
Round trip
$34.65
8.48 gal · 32.12 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.32 $34.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.50 $39.00
Premium $4.95 $21.00 $42.01
Diesel $5.98 $25.36 $50.71

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 Federalsburg and Frederick. The current time is 00:24:42.

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.