How far is Frederick, MD from Spring Ridge, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Spring Ridge, MD is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Spring Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Spring Ridge.
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Start on East Patrick Street
37 m · 8 sec · East Patrick Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
133 m · 19 sec · North Market Street
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3
Turn right onto East Church Street
1577 ft · 48 sec · East Church Street
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4
Turn right onto North East Street
1 km · 2 min · North East Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
31 m · 2 sec · East Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Street
742 ft · 15 sec · East Street
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Continue on Buckeystown Pike
807 ft · 18 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East, US 40 East
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 144: East Patrick Street
744 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Old National Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old National Pike
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Turn left onto Ridgefield Drive
1497 ft · 47 sec · Ridgefield Drive
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Turn left onto Shadybrook Drive
87 m · 14 sec · Shadybrook Drive
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Turn right onto Fieldcrest Drive
763 ft · 35 sec · Fieldcrest Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Valley Drive
84 m · 15 sec · Spring Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Cool Spring Terrace South
563 ft · 25 sec · Cool Spring Terrace South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cool Spring Terrace South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Spring Ridge.
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.
Old National Pike
Turn left onto Old National Pike
1.4 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Frederick and Sunny near Spring Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Spring Ridge?
The road trip is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Frederick and 2.5 miles from Spring Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Spring Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballenger Creek.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Spring Ridge. Straight-line distance: 3.22 mi (5.19 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 Spring Ridge
Spring Ridge is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4014900, -77.3524800 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Ridge (-77.35248, 39.40149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $3.92 | $0.67 | $1.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $0.77 | $1.54 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $0.83 | $1.65 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $1.07 | $2.13 |
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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