How far is Frederick, MD from Green Valley, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Green Valley, MD is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.58 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.45 mi
15.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.45 mi
Kilometers
15.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.58 mi
Kilometers
21.86 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Buckeystown
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
6.8 mi
00h 11m
To Green Valley
6.8 mi
00h 11m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Green Valley.

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown

    998 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fingerboard Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Fingerboard Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Fingerboard Road

    2492 ft · 44 sec · Fingerboard Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fingerboard Road

    55 m · 3 sec · Fingerboard Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Fingerboard Road

    675 ft · 13 sec · Fingerboard Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Urbana Pike

    1158 ft · 34 sec · Urbana Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Urbana Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Urbana Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lewisdale Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Lewisdale Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Green Valley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Green Valley Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Prices Distillery Road

    37 m · 8 sec · Prices Distillery Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    15 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    60 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
161.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 36%
Urbana Pike
2.96 mi · 22%
Buckeystown Pike
1.72 mi · 13%
Green Valley Road
1.17 mi · 9%
North East Street
0.65 mi · 5%
Fingerboard Road
0.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

4.9 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeystown
00h 11m from Frederick
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Rain Showers near Green Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Green Valley?

The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buckeystown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Frederick and 6.8 miles from Green Valley.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Rain Showers near Green Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeystown

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

9 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Rockville station

37 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 9.45 mi (15.21 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 Green Valley

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population12,262
Coordinates39.3092700, -77.2972100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Green Valley (-77.29721, 39.30927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.95 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $5.98 $2.87 $5.74

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 Green Valley. The current time is 03:14:29.

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.