How far is Frederick, MD from Adamstown, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Adamstown, MD is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.79 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.92 mi
12.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.92 mi
Kilometers
12.75 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.79 mi
Kilometers
17.37 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adamstown
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Wed, Apr 15, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-15T08:36
Arrive Adamstown
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brentwood
MD

Town in Maryland

From Frederick
5.4 mi
00h 09m
To Adamstown
5.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Patrick Street

    3027 ft · 2 min · East Patrick Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on South Jefferson Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jefferson National Pike

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Jefferson National Pike

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Leesburg

    2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mountville Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Mountville Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson National Pike
4.69 mi · 43%
Mountville Road
2.7 mi · 25%
US 15 South
2 mi · 19%
South Jefferson Street
0.82 mi · 8%
East Patrick Street
0.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson National Pike

Continue on Jefferson National Pike

4.69 mi · 00h 05m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 09m from Frederick
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Frederick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Adamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Frederick and 5.4 miles from Adamstown.

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

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Frederick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Adamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brentwood, 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 Brentwood.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

8 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

22 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

35 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Adamstown. Straight-line distance: 7.92 mi (12.75 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
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#2 Adamstown

Adamstown is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3109400, -77.4747100
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Adamstown (-77.47471, 39.31094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.44 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.76 gal · 2.88 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $4.95 $1.88 $3.77
Diesel $5.98 $2.27 $4.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Adamstown. The current time is 08:36:14.

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.