How far is Frederick, MD from Gambrills, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Gambrills, MD is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 10m.
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.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Gambrills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Gambrills.
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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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3
Turn right onto East Church Street
1577 ft · 48 sec · East Church Street
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4
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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11
Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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14
Take the exit slight left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
2796 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 170: Linthicum, Odenton
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 170 South: Telegraph Road, Odenton
990 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto MD 32 East: Annapolis
1355 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton
849 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Burns Crossing Road
3019 ft · 1 min · Burns Crossing Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road
1624 ft · 42 sec · Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto Gambrills Road
145 m · 16 sec · Gambrills Road
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Turn right onto Maple Road
980 ft · 43 sec · Maple Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Gambrills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Frederick and Chance Rain Showers near Gambrills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Gambrills?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Frederick and 27.5 miles from Gambrills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Frederick and Chance Rain Showers near Gambrills.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Gambrills. Straight-line distance: 46.54 mi (74.9 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 Gambrills
Gambrills is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0670500, -76.6652400 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gambrills (-76.66524, 39.06705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $3.97 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $12.24 | $24.49 |
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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