How far is Frederick, MD from Ballenger Creek, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Ballenger Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Ballenger Creek.
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Start on East Patrick Street
147 m · 23 sec · East Patrick Street
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Turn left onto South Court Street
834 ft · 39 sec · South Court Street
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Continue on Ice Street
133 m · 27 sec · Ice Street
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Turn left onto West South Street
106 m · 18 sec · West South Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
1753 ft · 1 min · South Market Street
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Turn right onto Stadium Drive
2950 ft · 2 min · Stadium Drive
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Turn right onto New Design Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · New Design Road
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Turn right onto Robin Drive
2397 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive
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Turn right onto Canada Goose Court
54 m · 8 sec · Canada Goose Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canada Goose Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Ballenger Creek.
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.
New Design Road
Turn right onto New Design Road
2.43 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Frederick and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ballenger Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Ballenger Creek?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Buckeystown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Frederick and 2.1 miles from Ballenger Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.61 one way or $1.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ballenger Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeystown
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 Buckeystown.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Ballenger Creek. Straight-line distance: 3.17 mi (5.1 km).
#1 Frederick
The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
| Population | 73,308 |
| Coordinates | 39.4142700, -77.4105400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballenger Creek
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,274 |
| Coordinates | 39.3726000, -77.4352600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballenger Creek (-77.43526, 39.3726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.61 | $1.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.90 | $1.79 |
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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