How far is Frederick, MD from Rock Hall, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Rock Hall, MD is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
120.99 mi
02h 47m
Flight
65.7 mi
105.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.7 mi
Kilometers
105.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.99 mi
Kilometers
194.71 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-23T07:41
Arrive Rock Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Severna Park
MD

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

From Frederick
60.5 mi
01h 24m
To Rock Hall
60.6 mi
01h 24m

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
Rock Hall Weather
MD
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Thursday
Using Chestertown as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Rock Hall.

  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 left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road

    773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1196 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Cross Street

    727 ft · 24 sec · North Cross Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward High Street

    44 m · 3 sec · High Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto High Street

    2216 ft · 44 sec · High Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Chestertown Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Chestertown Road

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Chestertown Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chestertown Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Rock Hall Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Rock Hall Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Rock Hall Avenue

    2306 ft · 1 min · Rock Hall Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Main Street

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 23%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.8 mi · 21%
MD 100 East
18.1 mi · 15%
Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 12%
Rock Hall Road
6.76 mi · 6%
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.08 mi · 5%
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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.3 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Severna Park
01h 24m from Frederick
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Rock Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Rock Hall?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Severna Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Frederick and 60.6 miles from Rock Hall.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.45 one way or $34.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Rock Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Severna Park

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 Severna Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City of Bowie

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8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Annapolis City Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Annapolis City Hall

Annapolis , MD
160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severna Park.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

18 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

29 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Rock Hall. Straight-line distance: 65.7 mi (105.74 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Rock Hall

#2 Rock Hall

Town of the United States

Population1,303
Coordinates39.1381700, -76.2349500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Rock Hall (-76.23495, 39.13817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $17.45
Round trip
$34.89
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.45 $34.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.64 $39.28
Premium $4.95 $21.15 $42.31
Diesel $5.98 $25.53 $51.07

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 Rock Hall. The current time is 07:41:32.

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.