How far is Frederick, MD from Maugansville, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Maugansville, MD is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Maugansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Maugansville.
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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
16.5 mi · 18 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
2556 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Dual Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
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Continue on East Franklin Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Franklin Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1986 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Maugans Avenue
992 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Maugans Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Maugans Avenue
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Turn left onto Maugansville Road
16 m · 1 sec · Maugansville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maugansville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Maugansville.
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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Rain Showers Likely near Maugansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Maugansville?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Myersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Frederick and 15 miles from Maugansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Rain Showers Likely near Maugansville.
Stop Ideas Near Myersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Maugansville. Straight-line distance: 26.22 mi (42.2 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 Maugansville
Census designated place
| Population | 3,071 |
| Coordinates | 39.6928700, -77.7447200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maugansville (-77.74472, 39.69287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
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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