How far is Frederick, MD from Mitchellville, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Mitchellville, MD is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.82 mi
01h 22m
Flight
49.21 mi
79.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.21 mi
Kilometers
79.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.82 mi
Kilometers
96.27 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 PM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Thu, Apr 16, 3:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-16T12:58
Arrive Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
9:30 PM EDT
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
Rockville
MD

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Frederick
29.9 mi
00h 41m
To Mitchellville
30 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South

    1247 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 197

    83 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Collington Road

    1896 ft · 40 sec · Collington Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northview Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northview Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Nottinghill Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Nottinghill Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Oak Road

    1080 ft · 22 sec · Mount Oak Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Oak Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28.2 mi · 47%
Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 27%
John Hanson Highway
5.68 mi · 10%
I 270 South
2.99 mi · 5%
Buckeystown Pike
1.72 mi · 3%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
00h 41m from Frederick
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Frederick and Partly Sunny near Mitchellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 29.9 miles from Frederick and 30 miles from Mitchellville.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Frederick and Partly Sunny near Mitchellville.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rockville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.

RAIL

Rockville station

1 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Mitchellville. Straight-line distance: 49.21 mi (79.2 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 Mitchellville

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,967
Coordinates38.9251100, -76.7427500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Mitchellville (-76.74275, 38.92511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.99 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.22 gal · 15.98 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.62 $17.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.70 $19.41
Premium $4.95 $10.45 $20.91
Diesel $5.98 $12.62 $25.24

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Mitchellville. The current time is 12:58:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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