How far is Frederick, MD from Arden on the Severn, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
62.6 mi
01h 19m
Flight
50.6 mi
81.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.6 mi
Kilometers
81.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.6 mi
Kilometers
100.74 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Wed, Apr 15, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-15T10:28
Arrive Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
31.3 mi
00h 39m
To Arden on the Severn
31.3 mi
00h 39m

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
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Arden on the Severn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Arden on the Severn.

  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

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Severna Park

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Benfield Boulevard

    1227 ft · 25 sec · Benfield Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Veterans Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Veterans Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Generals Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Generals Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Omar Drive

    2736 ft · 1 min · Omar Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Shore View Circle

    17 m · 2 sec · Shore View Circle

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shore View Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 44%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 15%
Baltimore Beltway
8.83 mi · 14%
I 97 South
8.26 mi · 13%
Sunrise Beach Road
1.93 mi · 3%
Veterans Highway
1.68 mi · 3%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 39m from Frederick
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Frederick and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Arden on the Severn?

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Frederick and 31.3 miles from Arden on the Severn.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Frederick and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Arden on the Severn. Straight-line distance: 50.6 mi (81.43 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Arden on the Severn

#2 Arden on the Severn

Census designated place

Population1,953
Coordinates39.0659400, -76.5788500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Arden on the Severn (-76.57885, 39.06594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.95 $10.95 $21.90
Diesel $5.98 $13.22 $26.43

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 Arden on the Severn. The current time is 10:28:36.

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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.