How far is Frederick, MD from Havre de Grace, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Havre de Grace, MD is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
86.92 mi
01h 48m
Flight
70.95 mi
114.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.95 mi
Kilometers
114.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.92 mi
Kilometers
139.89 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre de Grace
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-23T02:29
Arrive Havre de Grace
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Arbutus
MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
43.4 mi
00h 54m
To Havre de Grace
43.5 mi
00h 54m

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
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Havre de Grace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Havre de Grace.

  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 right

    91 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 22 East: Aberdeen

    100 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22 East: Aberdeen

    769 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Aberdeen Thruway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Thruway

  27. 27

    Take the exit right toward US 40 East

    1225 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto North Philadelphia Boulevard

    2562 ft · 52 sec · North Philadelphia Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Revolution Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Revolution Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Union Avenue

    2108 ft · 52 sec · South Union Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Union Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Havre de Grace.

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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 32%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 18%
I 95 North
12.2 mi · 14%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 11%
Express Toll Lanes
8.33 mi · 10%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 5%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbutus
00h 54m from Frederick
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Havre de Grace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Havre de Grace?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Frederick and 43.5 miles from Havre de Grace.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Havre de Grace.

Stop Ideas Near Arbutus

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

36 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

43 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Havre de Grace. Straight-line distance: 70.95 mi (114.18 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Havre de Grace

#2 Havre de Grace

City in Maryland, USA

Population14,147
Coordinates39.5492800, -76.0916200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Havre de Grace (-76.09162, 39.54928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $12.54
Round trip
$25.09
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.54 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.95 $15.21 $30.42
Diesel $5.98 $18.36 $36.72

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 Havre de Grace. The current time is 02:29:57.

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.