How far is Frederick, MD from Keedysville, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Keedysville, MD is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.53 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.21 mi
26.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Frederick.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.21 mi
Kilometers
26.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.53 mi
Kilometers
29.82 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keedysville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Keedysville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Morningside
MD

Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
9.3 mi
00h 16m
To Keedysville
9.3 mi
00h 16m

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
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Patrick Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    11.9 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    35 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Potomac Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Potomac Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Shepherdstown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shepherdstown Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Keedy Drive

    141 m · 13 sec · Keedy Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    3139 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Antietam Drive

    57 m · 10 sec · Antietam Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Drive

    46 m · 7 sec · Mount Vernon Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Patrick Street
2.21 mi · 12%
Shepherdstown Pike
1.6 mi · 9%
South Main Street
0.75 mi · 4%
Potomac Street
0.73 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.59 mi · 3%
East Patrick Street
0.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morningside
00h 16m from Frederick
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Keedysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Morningside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Frederick and 9.3 miles from Keedysville.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Keedysville.

Stop Ideas Near Morningside

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

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

RAIL

Harpers Ferry

16 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

16 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

18 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

28 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Keedysville. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.09 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

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

#2 Keedysville

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

Population1,220
Coordinates39.4862100, -77.6997100
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Keedysville (-77.69971, 39.48621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 Keedysville. The current time is 06:43:41.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.