How far is Frederick, MD from Dunkirk Town Center, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Dunkirk Town Center, MD is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.21 mi
01h 44m
Flight
62.65 mi
100.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.65 mi
Kilometers
100.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.21 mi
Kilometers
119.43 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunkirk Town Center
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 PM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-19T17:35
Arrive Dunkirk Town Center
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Forest Glen
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
37.1 mi
00h 52m
To Dunkirk Town Center
37.1 mi
00h 52m

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
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Dunkirk Town Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Dunkirk Town Center.

  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

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ward Road

    35 m · 9 sec · Ward Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Southern Maryland Boulevard

    134 m · 8 sec · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    60 m · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    142 m · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Dunkirk Town Center.

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28.2 mi · 38%
Capital Beltway
21.9 mi · 30%
Ritchie Marlboro Road
5.93 mi · 8%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
5.24 mi · 7%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4.9 mi · 7%
I 270 South
2.99 mi · 4%
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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Glen
00h 52m from Frederick
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunkirk Town Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Dunkirk Town Center?

The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Forest Glen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Frederick and 37.1 miles from Dunkirk Town Center.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunkirk Town Center.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Glen

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 Forest Glen and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9 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 7.8 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 12.6 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 6.9 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 Forest Glen.

RAIL

Rockville station

11 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Dunkirk Town Center. Straight-line distance: 62.65 mi (100.83 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 Dunkirk Town Center

City in United States of America

Population2,520
Coordinates38.7203900, -76.6585700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Dunkirk Town Center (-76.65857, 38.72039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.91 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.41
5.24 gal · 19.82 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.71 $21.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.95 $12.98 $25.96
Diesel $5.98 $15.67 $31.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Dunkirk Town Center. The current time is 17:35:00.

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.