How far is Frederick, MD from Frostburg, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Frostburg, MD is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
99.19 mi
01h 58m
Flight
82.62 mi
132.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.62 mi
Kilometers
132.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.19 mi
Kilometers
159.63 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frostburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-19T04:11
Arrive Frostburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Hancock
MD

Town in Maryland

From Frederick
49.5 mi
00h 59m
To Frostburg
49.6 mi
00h 59m

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
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Patrick Street

    3027 ft · 2 min · East Patrick Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on West Patrick Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Patrick Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Baltimore National Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Baltimore National Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West: Hagerstown, Hancock

    1 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    41.1 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Alternate: La Vale

    1700 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto National Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · National Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    42 m · 9 sec · North Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
44.4 mi · 45%
US 40
41.1 mi · 41%
National Highway
4.46 mi · 4%
West Patrick Street
2.74 mi · 3%
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
1.57 mi · 2%
I 70
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 40

Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

41.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
00h 59m from Frederick
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Chance Rain Showers near Frostburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Frederick and 49.6 miles from Frostburg.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

2 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

33 mi away
229 East Martin St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

40 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

47 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Frostburg. Straight-line distance: 82.62 mi (132.96 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

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

#2 Frostburg

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population8,465
Coordinates39.6581400, -78.9283600
Altitude631
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Frostburg (-78.92836, 39.65814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.10 $32.19
Premium $4.95 $17.34 $34.68
Diesel $5.98 $20.93 $41.86

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 Frostburg. The current time is 04:11:37.

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.