How far is Frederick, MD from Edgewood, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Edgewood, MD is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
73.82 mi
01h 32m
Flight
59.58 mi
95.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.58 mi
Kilometers
95.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.82 mi
Kilometers
118.8 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-23T05:26
Arrive Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Milford Mill
MD

Census designated place

From Frederick
36.8 mi
00h 46m
To Edgewood
37 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Express Toll Lanes

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    902 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mountain Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Edgewood Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Nuttal Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · Nuttal Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 38%
Express Toll Lanes
13.8 mi · 19%
I 95 North
12.2 mi · 16%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 12%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 6%
Pulaski Highway
1.67 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Mill
00h 46m from Frederick
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Frederick and 37 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Edgewood.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

44 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 59.58 mi (95.88 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

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

#2 Edgewood

City in Kentucky, United States

Population25,562
Coordinates39.4187200, -76.2944000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Edgewood (-76.2944, 39.41872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
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
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.96 $23.91
Premium $4.95 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $5.98 $15.55 $31.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Edgewood. The current time is 05:26:55.

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.