How far is Frederick, MD from Severn, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Severn, MD is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
50.23 mi
01h 02m
Flight
42.64 mi
68.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.64 mi
Kilometers
68.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.23 mi
Kilometers
80.84 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Severn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Frederick
25.1 mi
00h 31m
To Severn
25.2 mi
00h 31m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 170: Linthicum, Odenton

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 170 South: Telegraph Road, Odenton

    990 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Telegraph Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Telegraph Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Reece Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Reece Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Severn Road

    43 m · 5 sec · Severn Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Severn Station Road

    1204 ft · 55 sec · Severn Station Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Severn Station Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Severn Station Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Severn Station Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 55%
MD 100 East
11.1 mi · 22%
Baltimore
4.6 mi · 9%
Columbia Pike
2.33 mi · 5%
Reece Road
0.84 mi · 2%
US 29 South
0.72 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 31m from Frederick
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Severn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 25.1 miles from Frederick and 25.2 miles from Severn.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Severn.

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 Severn. Straight-line distance: 42.64 mi (68.62 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 Severn

Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population44,231
Coordinates39.1370500, -76.6983000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Severn (-76.6983, 39.13705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.71 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.46
3.54 gal · 13.42 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.23 $14.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.14 $16.28
Premium $4.95 $8.77 $17.54
Diesel $5.98 $10.58 $21.17

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 Severn. The current time is 03:17:32.

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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.