How far is Frederick, MD from Selby-on-the-Bay, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Selby-on-the-Bay, MD is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
75.19 mi
01h 36m
Flight
58.71 mi
94.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.71 mi
Kilometers
94.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.19 mi
Kilometers
121 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selby-on-the-Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 PM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-19T11:13
Arrive Selby-on-the-Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Milford Mill
MD

Census designated place

From Frederick
37.5 mi
00h 48m
To Selby-on-the-Bay
37.7 mi
00h 48m

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
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Selby-on-the-Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Selby-on-the-Bay.

  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

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road

    2898 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Solomons Island Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    2281 ft · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Edgemont Street

    2436 ft · 2 min · Edgemont Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edgemont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Selby-on-the-Bay.

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 37%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 13%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 12%
Baltimore Beltway
8.83 mi · 12%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 10%
Solomons Island Road
3.36 mi · 4%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Mill
00h 48m from Frederick
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Selby-on-the-Bay?

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Frederick and 37.7 miles from Selby-on-the-Bay.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

44 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Selby-on-the-Bay. Straight-line distance: 58.71 mi (94.49 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Selby-on-the-Bay

#2 Selby-on-the-Bay

Census designated place

Population4,040
Coordinates38.9162200, -76.5224600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Selby-on-the-Bay (-76.52246, 38.91622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.04 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.3 gal · 20.08 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $4.95 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $5.98 $15.85 $31.69

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 Selby-on-the-Bay. The current time is 11:13:58.

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.