How far is Frederick, MD from Rock Hall, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Rock Hall, MD is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Clay Street
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Turn right onto Rock Hall Road
2822 ft · 2 min · Rock Hall Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rock Hall Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Rock Hall.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Rain Showers 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 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Church Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Frederick and 7.1 miles from Rock Hall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Rain Showers near Rock Hall.
Stop Ideas Near Church Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Rock Hall. Straight-line distance: 11.8 mi (18.99 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 Rock Hall
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,255 |
| Coordinates | 39.2687100, -77.5261000 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Hall (-77.5261, 39.26871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.09 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
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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