How far is Frederick, MD from Riviera Beach, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Riviera Beach, MD is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.6 mi
01h 13m
Flight
51.2 mi
82.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.2 mi
Kilometers
82.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.6 mi
Kilometers
92.7 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riviera Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 10:10 AM EST
Return by in Frederick
Sun, Nov 8, 11:24 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-11-08T08:57
Arrive Riviera Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 10:10 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
28.7 mi
00h 36m
To Riviera Beach
28.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Riviera Beach.

  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

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hawkins Point Road, Pennington Avenue, Fort Smallwood Road, Coast Guard Yard

    90 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Quarantine Road

    52 m · 8 sec · Quarantine Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hawkins Point Road

    994 ft · 33 sec · Hawkins Point Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Smallwood Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Fort Smallwood Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Riviera Drive

    2589 ft · 1 min · Riviera Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    30 m · 7 sec · Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    1397 ft · 1 min · Glen Road

  22. 22

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

    37 m · 7 sec · Glen Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gina Court

    65 m · 9 sec · Gina Court

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gina Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 48%
Baltimore Beltway
13.4 mi · 23%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 16%
Fort Smallwood Road
3.99 mi · 7%
North East Street
0.65 mi · 1%
I 695 South
0.55 mi · 1%
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 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 36m from Frederick
Leave By
4:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Riviera Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Riviera Beach?

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 28.7 miles from Frederick and 28.8 miles from Riviera Beach.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Riviera Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Riviera Beach. Straight-line distance: 51.2 mi (82.4 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 Riviera Beach

Riviera Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1667800, -76.5080200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Riviera Beach (-76.50802, 39.16678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.00
Round trip
$16.01
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $8.00 $16.01
Mid-grade $4.56 $9.26 $18.51
Premium $4.88 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $6.29 $12.78 $25.55

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Riviera Beach. The current time is 08:57:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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