How far is Frederick, MD from Springdale, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Springdale, MD is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Springdale.
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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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Turn right onto East Church Street
1577 ft · 48 sec · East Church Street
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South
1247 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
16.3 mi · 21 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
2482 ft · 33 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 704 West: Martin Luther King Jr Highway, Glenarden
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 704 South: Glenarden, Martin Luther King Jr Highway
543 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
2769 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Turn left onto Whitfield Chapel Road
1088 ft · 43 sec · Whitfield Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ardmore Road
780 ft · 25 sec · Ardmore Road
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Turn right
30 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Ardwick Ardmore Road
3210 ft · 2 min · Ardwick Ardmore Road
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Turn left onto Heidi Lane
860 ft · 38 sec · Heidi Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heidi Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Springdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Frederick and Clear near Springdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Springdale?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Frederick and 27 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Clear near Springdale.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 44.97 mi (72.37 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 Springdale
Springdale is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9376100, -76.8388600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springdale (-76.83886, 38.93761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $9.25 | $18.49 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
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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