How far is Frederick, MD from Aberdeen, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Aberdeen, MD is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.99 mi
01h 40m
Flight
66.81 mi
107.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.81 mi
Kilometers
107.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.99 mi
Kilometers
131.95 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Sat, Apr 18, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
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
Catonsville
MD

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

From Frederick
40.9 mi
00h 50m
To Aberdeen
41.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Patrick Street

    37 m · 8 sec · East Patrick Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    133 m · 19 sec · North Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1577 ft · 48 sec · East Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North East Street

    1 km · 2 min · North East Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    742 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    807 ft · 18 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East, US 40 East

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

    810 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bel Air Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Aberdeen.

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 34%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 19%
I 95 North
12.2 mi · 15%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 11%
Express Toll Lanes
8.33 mi · 10%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

21 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catonsville
00h 50m from Frederick
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Frederick and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Frederick and 41.1 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:08 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Frederick and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Catonsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Catonsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catonsville.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

10 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

41 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 66.81 mi (107.52 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Aberdeen (-76.16412, 39.50956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $11.81
Round trip
$23.62
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Aberdeen. The current time is 00:19:56.

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.