How far is Frederick, MD from Summerfield, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Summerfield, MD is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 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 EDT.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Summerfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Summerfield.
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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
18.4 mi · 24 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right
1646 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 202 North: Bladensburg
1564 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Landover Road
1452 ft · 27 sec · Landover Road
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Turn left onto Brightseat Road
1409 ft · 41 sec · Brightseat Road
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Continue on Sean Taylor Road
2196 ft · 45 sec · Sean Taylor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ring Road
1167 ft · 23 sec · Hill Oaks Road
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Exit the rotary onto Hill Oaks Road
1014 ft · 30 sec · Hill Oaks Road
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Turn left
658 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Summerfield.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Frederick and Chance Rain Showers near Summerfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Summerfield?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 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 27.3 miles from Frederick and 27.3 miles from Summerfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Frederick and Chance Rain Showers near Summerfield.
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 Summerfield. Straight-line distance: 45.65 mi (73.47 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 Summerfield
Summerfield, Maryland, is a census-designated place situated in Prince George's County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9045400, -76.8683000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerfield (-76.8683, 38.90454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 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 | $4.24 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
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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