How far is Frederick, MD from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Road
106.09 mi
02h 31m
Flight
91.09 mi
146.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.09 mi
Kilometers
146.59 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.09 mi
Kilometers
170.74 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Wed, Apr 15, 8:44 PM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-15T18:13
Arrive Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Wed, Apr 15, 8:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Glenarden
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
53.1 mi
01h 15m
To Chesapeake Ranch Estates
53.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South

    1247 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    21.9 mi · 29 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

    628 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

    87 m · 5 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    1594 ft · 27 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

    43 m · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    1955 ft · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick

    1046 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Solomons Island Road

    15.2 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road

    55 m · 4 sec · Rousby Hall Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Coyote Trail

    2342 ft · 2 min · Coyote Trail

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Catalina Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Catalina Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Catalina Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28.2 mi · 27%
Capital Beltway
21.9 mi · 21%
South Solomons Island Road
15.2 mi · 14%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 10%
North Solomons Island Road
8.96 mi · 8%
Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.93 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

21.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenarden
01h 15m from Frederick
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Frederick and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Chesapeake Ranch Estates?

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Frederick and 53.1 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.28 one way or $30.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Frederick and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Glenarden

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glenarden and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenarden.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

3 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

30 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Straight-line distance: 91.09 mi (146.59 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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates

Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3462400, -76.4177300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Chesapeake Ranch Estates (-76.41773, 38.34624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
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.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $15.28
Round trip
$30.56
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.28 $30.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.20 $34.40
Premium $4.95 $18.53 $37.06
Diesel $5.98 $22.37 $44.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Chesapeake Ranch Estates. The current time is 18:13:31.

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.