How far is Frederick, MD from Sykesville, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Sykesville, MD is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Sykesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Sykesville.
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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
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
21 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
1817 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Westminster, Olney
2170 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
68 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Route 97 North
1.3 km · 1 min · Route 97 North
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Turn right onto Old Frederick Road
1788 ft · 49 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Continue on Forsythe Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Forsythe Road
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Turn left onto West Friendship Road
826 ft · 17 sec · West Friendship Road
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Continue on Main Street
1635 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
2296 ft · 46 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Sykesville.
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.
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.
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 Sykesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Sykesville?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Frederick and 14.3 miles from Sykesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Sykesville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
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 Mount Airy.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Sykesville. Straight-line distance: 23.81 mi (38.32 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 Sykesville
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,973 |
| Coordinates | 39.3737100, -76.9677600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sykesville (-76.96776, 39.37371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
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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