How far is Frederick, MD from Marlow Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Marlow Heights, MD is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Marlow Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Marlow Heights.
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Start on East Patrick Street
37 m · 8 sec · East Patrick Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
133 m · 19 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1577 ft · 48 sec · East Church Street
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Turn right onto North East Street
1 km · 2 min · North East Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
31 m · 2 sec · East Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Street
742 ft · 15 sec · East Street
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Continue on Buckeystown Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South
1247 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cabin John Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cabin John Parkway
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Continue on Clara Barton Parkway
3.3 mi · 7 min · Clara Barton Parkway
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Continue on Canal Road Northwest
3.1 mi · 6 min · Canal Road Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Whitehurst Freeway
1.1 km · 2 min · Whitehurst Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: E Street
2376 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward E Street
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E Street
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on E Street Expressway
1773 ft · 24 sec · E Street Expressway
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Continue on E Street Northwest
1554 ft · 34 sec · E Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 17th Street Northwest
1203 ft · 22 sec · 17th Street Northwest
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Continue on 17th Street Southwest
1609 ft · 40 sec · 17th Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto Independence Avenue Southwest
89 m · 10 sec · Independence Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Independence Avenue Southwest
1480 ft · 45 sec · Independence Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Maine Avenue Southwest
1471 ft · 28 sec · Maine Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Avenue Southwest
768 ft · 30 sec · Maine Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 395 North
2465 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Southwest Freeway
1105 ft · 24 sec · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street Southeast, Southeast Boulevard
1872 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto 11th Street Southeast
1607 ft · 46 sec · 11th Street Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
2387 ft · 60 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southern Avenue Southeast
62 m · 7 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Naylor Road
1522 ft · 53 sec · Naylor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road
32 m · 2 sec · Naylor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
118 m · 11 sec · Naylor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road
34 m · 3 sec · Naylor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
1001 ft · 30 sec · Naylor Road
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
1654 ft · 48 sec · Branch Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
1788 ft · 38 sec · Branch Avenue
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Turn right onto Iverson Street
2012 ft · 52 sec · Iverson Street
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Turn left onto 26th Avenue
545 ft · 17 sec · 26th Avenue
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Continue on Lyons Street
854 ft · 28 sec · Lyons Street
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Continue on Lyons Street
34 m · 10 sec · Lyons Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lyons Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Marlow Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Rain Showers near Marlow Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Marlow Heights?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Frederick and 26.5 miles from Marlow Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Rain Showers near Marlow Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Falls Church City Hall
Herndon Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Marlow Heights. Straight-line distance: 47.07 mi (75.75 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 Marlow Heights
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,618 |
| Coordinates | 38.8334500, -76.9516400 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marlow Heights (-76.95164, 38.83345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
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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