How far is Frederick, MD from Crownsville, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Crownsville, MD is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
62.37 mi
01h 16m
Flight
50.86 mi
81.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.86 mi
Kilometers
81.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.37 mi
Kilometers
100.37 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-19T09:43
Arrive Crownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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

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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
31.1 mi
00h 38m
To Crownsville
31.2 mi
00h 38m

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
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 178: Crownsville

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Generals Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Generals Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lancers Trail

    603 ft · 28 sec · Lancers Trail

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lancers Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 45%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 16%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 15%
Baltimore Beltway
8.83 mi · 14%
Bay Bridge
2.53 mi · 4%
MD 178
1.04 mi · 2%
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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 38m from Frederick
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Rain Showers near Crownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Frederick and 31.2 miles from Crownsville.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Crownsville. Straight-line distance: 50.86 mi (81.85 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

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

#2 Crownsville

Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes

Population1,757
Coordinates39.0284400, -76.6013500
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Crownsville (-76.60135, 39.02844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 Crownsville. The current time is 09:43:21.

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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.