How far is Frederick, MD from Burtonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Burtonsville, MD is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.91 mi
00h 58m
Flight
33.05 mi
53.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.05 mi
Kilometers
53.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.91 mi
Kilometers
73.88 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burtonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-19T04:21
Arrive Burtonsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
22.9 mi
00h 29m
To Burtonsville
23 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Burtonsville.

  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

    4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville

    1927 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Sykesville Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Sykesville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Patuxent Freeway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Patuxent Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

    135 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South: Silver Spring

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Columbia Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Laurel, Burtonsville

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Columbia Pike

    45 m · 3 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Columbia Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Columbia Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Columbia Pike

    28 m · 3 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Columbia Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
25.4 mi · 55%
Sykesville Road
8.08 mi · 18%
Columbia Pike
4.26 mi · 9%
Patuxent Freeway
4.23 mi · 9%
Old Columbia Pike
0.96 mi · 2%
North East Street
0.65 mi · 1%
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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 29m from Frederick
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Rain Showers near Burtonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Burtonsville?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Frederick and 23 miles from Burtonsville.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Rain Showers near Burtonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Burtonsville. Straight-line distance: 33.05 mi (53.19 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

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

#2 Burtonsville

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population8,323
Coordinates39.1112200, -76.9324800
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Burtonsville (-76.93248, 39.11122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.13 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.26 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Burtonsville. The current time is 04:21:19.

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.