How far is Frederick, MD from Point of Rocks, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Point of Rocks, MD is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Point of Rocks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Point of Rocks.
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Start on East Patrick Street
3027 ft · 2 min · East Patrick Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South Jefferson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on Jefferson National Pike
4.7 mi · 5 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Leesburg
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Catoctin Mountain Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Turn left onto Clay Street
101 m · 8 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto Ballenger Creek Pike
575 ft · 18 sec · Ballenger Creek Pike
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Turn right onto Kanawha Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · Kanawha Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kanawha Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Point of Rocks.
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.
US 15 South
Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Leesburg
5.82 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Frederick and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Point of Rocks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Point of Rocks?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Frederick and 6.6 miles from Point of Rocks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Frederick and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Point of Rocks.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
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 Brentwood.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Point of Rocks. Straight-line distance: 11.77 mi (18.94 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 Point of Rocks
Point of Rocks is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2759400, -77.5391500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point of Rocks (-77.53915, 39.27594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.03 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.64 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
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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