How far is Frederick, MD from Maryland City, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Maryland City, MD is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 06m.
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.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Maryland City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Maryland City.
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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
807 ft · 18 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East, US 40 East
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville
1927 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sykesville Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · Sykesville Road
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Continue on Patuxent Freeway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Laurel, Elkridge
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Laurel
1552 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Whiskey Bottom Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Whiskey Bottom Road
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Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road
3033 ft · 1 min · Brock Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Laurel Fort Meade Road
1384 ft · 48 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Turn sharp right onto Old Line Avenue
2510 ft · 2 min · Old Line Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Hall South
617 ft · 32 sec · Park Hall South
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Turn left onto Wye Mills South
859 ft · 40 sec · Wye Mills South
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Turn right onto Vale Summit South
140 m · 20 sec · Vale Summit South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vale Summit South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Maryland City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Maryland City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Maryland City?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 24.4 miles from Frederick and 24.5 miles from Maryland City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Rain Showers near Maryland City.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
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 Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Maryland City. Straight-line distance: 38.75 mi (62.36 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 Maryland City
Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 16,093 |
| Coordinates | 39.0920500, -76.8177500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maryland City (-76.81775, 39.09205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
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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