How far is Frederick, MD from Lutherville, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Lutherville, MD is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.59 mi
01h 03m
Flight
41.87 mi
67.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.87 mi
Kilometers
67.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.59 mi
Kilometers
83.03 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lutherville
Tue, Nov 10, 6:11 AM EST
Return by in Frederick
Tue, Nov 10, 7:15 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive Lutherville
Tue, Nov 10, 6:11 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
9:30 PM EST
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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
25.7 mi
00h 31m
To Lutherville
25.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    11.3 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 139: Charles Street

    2498 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Charles Street

    763 ft · 33 sec · Charles Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    839 ft · 39 sec · Clark Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    42 m · 10 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Francke Avenue

    700 ft · 35 sec · Francke Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · West Seminary Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 54%
Baltimore Beltway
11.3 mi · 22%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 18%
I 695 North
0.97 mi · 2%
North East Street
0.65 mi · 1%
MD 139
0.47 mi · 1%
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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 31m from Frederick
Leave By
4:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Lutherville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 25.7 miles from Frederick and 25.8 miles from Lutherville.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Lutherville. Straight-line distance: 41.87 mi (67.39 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 Lutherville

Lutherville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4212200, -76.6260800
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Lutherville (-76.62608, 39.42122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.55 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.87 $8.86 $17.72
Diesel $6.28 $11.43 $22.85

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Lutherville. The current time is 05:08:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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