How far is Frederick, MD from Brunswick, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Brunswick, MD is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Brunswick.
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Start on East Patrick Street
3027 ft · 2 min · East Patrick Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South Jefferson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on Jefferson National Pike
4.7 mi · 5 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson National Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 180: Petersville
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Jefferson Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike
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Turn left onto Petersville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road
56 m · 7 sec · Petersville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road
2075 ft · 51 sec · Petersville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Petersville Road
59 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road
28 m · 10 sec · Petersville Road
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Continue on Petersville Road
22 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Brunswick.
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.
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.
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 Sunny near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 7.5 miles from Frederick and 7.5 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
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 Brentwood.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 13.5 mi (21.73 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 Brunswick
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,652 |
| Coordinates | 39.3142700, -77.6277700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brunswick (-77.62777, 39.31427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
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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