How far is Frederick, MD from Bowling Green, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Bowling Green, MD is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.63 mi
01h 47m
Flight
75.69 mi
121.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.69 mi
Kilometers
121.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.63 mi
Kilometers
149.08 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Tue, Nov 10, 5:50 AM EST
Return by in Frederick
Tue, Nov 10, 7:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-11-10T04:02
Arrive Bowling Green
Tue, Nov 10, 5:50 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
9:30 PM EST
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
Hancock
MD

Town in Maryland

From Frederick
46.2 mi
00h 53m
To Bowling Green
46.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on East Patrick Street

    3027 ft · 2 min · East Patrick Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on West Patrick Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Patrick Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Baltimore National Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Baltimore National Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West: Hagerstown, Hancock

    1 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: McCoole, Keyser WV

    640 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    152 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto McMullen Highway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · McMullen Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dogwood Avenue

    82 m · 12 sec · Dogwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
44.4 mi · 48%
US 40
38.3 mi · 41%
West Patrick Street
2.74 mi · 3%
McMullen Highway
1.87 mi · 2%
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
1.57 mi · 2%
I 70
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
00h 53m from Frederick
Leave By
2:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Frederick and 46.4 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

2 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

33 mi away
229 East Martin St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

40 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

47 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 75.69 mi (121.81 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 Bowling Green

Bowling Green is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6237000, -78.8044600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Bowling Green (-78.80446, 39.6237)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.66
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $12.83 $25.66
Mid-grade $4.55 $14.88 $29.75
Premium $4.87 $15.92 $31.84
Diesel $6.28 $20.53 $41.06

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Bowling Green. The current time is 04:02:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.