How far is Frederick, MD from Rosaryville, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Rosaryville, MD is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.38 mi
01h 34m
Flight
55.69 mi
89.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.69 mi
Kilometers
89.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.38 mi
Kilometers
108.43 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosaryville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Rosaryville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Garrett Park
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
33.7 mi
00h 47m
To Rosaryville
33.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Rosaryville.

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South

    1247 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    24.7 mi · 33 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clinton

    889 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woodyard Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodyard Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Rosaryville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rosaryville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Crain Highway

    63 m · 11 sec · Crain Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crain Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28.2 mi · 42%
Capital Beltway
24.7 mi · 37%
I 270 South
2.99 mi · 4%
Pennsylvania Avenue
2.95 mi · 4%
Rosaryville Road
2.73 mi · 4%
Woodyard Road
2.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

24.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garrett Park
00h 47m from Frederick
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosaryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Rosaryville?

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Garrett Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Frederick and 33.7 miles from Rosaryville.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.72 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosaryville.

Stop Ideas Near Garrett 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 Garrett Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

7 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

17 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

22 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Rosaryville. Straight-line distance: 55.69 mi (89.63 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Rosaryville

#2 Rosaryville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population10,697
Coordinates38.7567800, -76.8096900
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Rosaryville (-76.80969, 38.75678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9 L · about $9.72
Round trip
$19.45
4.76 gal · 18 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.72 $19.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.95 $11.79 $23.58
Diesel $5.98 $14.23 $28.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Rosaryville. The current time is 06:50:45.

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.