How far is Frederick, MD from Fallston, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Fallston, MD is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Fallston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Fallston.
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Start on East Patrick Street
37 m · 8 sec · East Patrick Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
133 m · 19 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1577 ft · 48 sec · East Church Street
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Turn right onto North East Street
1 km · 2 min · North East Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
31 m · 2 sec · East Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Street
742 ft · 15 sec · East Street
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Continue on Buckeystown Pike
807 ft · 18 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East, US 40 East
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
18.2 mi · 25 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on White Marsh Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · White Marsh Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 1 North: Perry Hall
1373 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Perry Hall
535 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belair Road
9.5 mi · 17 min · Belair Road
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
2629 ft · 56 sec · Mountain Road
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Continue on Fallston Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fallston Road
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Turn left onto Watervale Road
939 ft · 27 sec · Watervale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fallston Road
81 m · 7 sec · Old Fallston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Fallston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Fallston.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Fallston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Fallston?
The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 35.5 miles from Frederick and 35.6 miles from Fallston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Fallston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Fallston. Straight-line distance: 53.76 mi (86.52 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 Fallston
Census designated place
| Population | 8,958 |
| Coordinates | 39.5145500, -76.4110700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fallston (-76.41107, 39.51455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.43 | $24.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
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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