How far is Frederick, MD from Charlestown, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Charlestown, MD is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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 Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Charlestown.
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Start on East Patrick Street
3027 ft · 2 min · East Patrick Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Patrick Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Patrick Street
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Continue on Baltimore National Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Baltimore National Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West: Hagerstown, Hancock
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
39.4 mi · 42 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
45.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 36: Westernport, Frostburg
1983 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 36 South: Westernport
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest
3.6 mi · 6 min · New Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Turn slight left onto Paradise Street Southwest
1 km · 2 min · Paradise Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Georges Creek Road Southwest
1579 ft · 38 sec · New Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Continue on Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
3260 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
112 m · 16 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
597 ft · 26 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
1897 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on Jackson Run Road Southwest
1007 ft · 47 sec · Jackson Run Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Charlestown Road
52 m · 8 sec · Charlestown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charlestown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Charlestown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40
Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
45.4 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Rain Showers near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 52.8 miles from Frederick and 52.9 miles from Charlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Rain Showers near Charlestown.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
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 Hancock.
Hancock, MD
Martinsburg station
Hagerstown, MD
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 83.98 mi (135.16 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 Charlestown
Town in Cecil County, Maryland
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 39.5562000, -78.9747500 |
| Altitude | 513 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlestown (-78.97475, 39.5562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.31 | $44.61 |
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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