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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.98 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.5 mi
21.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.5 mi
Kilometers
21.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.98 mi
Kilometers
24.11 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
7.5 mi
00h 11m
To Brunswick
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  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 right to continue on Jefferson National Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Jefferson National Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 180: Petersville

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jefferson Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Petersville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road

    56 m · 7 sec · Petersville Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2075 ft · 51 sec · Petersville Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Petersville Road

    59 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    28 m · 10 sec · Petersville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Petersville Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson National Pike
8.85 mi · 59%
Petersville Road
2.78 mi · 19%
Jefferson Pike
1.7 mi · 11%
South Jefferson Street
0.82 mi · 6%
East Patrick Street
0.57 mi · 4%
MD 180
0.25 mi · 2%
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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 11m from Frederick
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 13.5 mi (21.73 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.3142700, -77.6277700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Brunswick (-77.62777, 39.31427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Brunswick. The current time is 08:58:07.

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.