How far is Frederick, MD from Ocean Pines, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Ocean Pines, MD is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.19 mi
03h 43m
Flight
140.19 mi
225.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.19 mi
Kilometers
225.61 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.19 mi
Kilometers
259.41 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-23T06:42
Arrive Ocean Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Frederick
80.5 mi
01h 51m
To Ocean Pines
80.7 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Ocean Pines.

  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

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    2796 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard

    20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on Worcester Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Worcester Highway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    1198 ft · 33 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Worcester Highway

    706 ft · 25 sec · Worcester Highway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Race Track Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Race Track Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Ocean Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ocean Parkway

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Capetown Road

    718 ft · 37 sec · Capetown Road

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Windjammer Road

    1389 ft · 1 min · Windjammer Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Newport Drive

    675 ft · 35 sec · Newport Drive

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Harbor Mist Circle

    37 m · 5 sec · Harbor Mist Circle

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Mist Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 17%
Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 12%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 12%
Seashore Highway
18.4 mi · 11%
MD 100 East
18.1 mi · 11%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 9%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
01h 51m from Frederick
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Ocean Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Ocean Pines?

The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Frederick and 80.7 miles from Ocean Pines.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Ocean Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Ocean Pines. Straight-line distance: 140.19 mi (225.61 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Ocean Pines

#2 Ocean Pines

Census designated place

Population11,710
Coordinates38.3953900, -75.1557400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Ocean Pines (-75.15574, 38.39539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.53 L · about $23.25
Round trip
$46.50
11.38 gal · 43.06 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.25 $46.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.17 $52.34
Premium $4.95 $28.19 $56.38
Diesel $5.98 $34.03 $68.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Ocean Pines. The current time is 06:42:51.

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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.