How far is Frederick, MD from La Vale, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to La Vale, MD is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and La Vale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and La Vale.
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Start on East Patrick Street
3027 ft · 2 min · East Patrick Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Patrick Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Patrick Street
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Continue on Baltimore National Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Baltimore National Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West: Hagerstown, Hancock
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
39.4 mi · 42 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
36.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
943 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Harrison Street
13 m · 6 sec · West Harrison Street
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Turn left onto South Centre Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Centre Street
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Turn slight right onto North Mechanic Street
114 m · 15 sec · North Mechanic Street
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Continue on National Highway
1.1 mi · 3 min · National Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on National Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · National Highway
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
23 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and La Vale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
39.4 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near La Vale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to La Vale?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 46.5 miles from Frederick and 46.5 miles from La Vale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near La Vale.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
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 Hancock.
Hancock, MD
Martinsburg station
Hagerstown, MD
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and La Vale. Straight-line distance: 76.45 mi (123.03 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 La Vale
Census designated place
| Population | 3,551 |
| Coordinates | 39.6556400, -78.8105800 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Vale (-78.81058, 39.65564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $4.09 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.08 | $30.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.61 | $39.23 |
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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