How far is Frederick, MD from Thurmont, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Thurmont, MD is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Frederick County Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Thurmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Thurmont.
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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
1.3 km · 3 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
678 ft · 17 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn right onto Motter Avenue
2887 ft · 60 sec · Motter Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 15 North
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Frederick Freeway
1648 ft · 25 sec · Frederick Freeway
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Continue on Catoctin Mountain Highway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Blue Mountain Road
693 ft · 24 sec · Blue Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Catoctin Furnace Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Catoctin Furnace Road
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Continue on Frederick Road
1 km · 1 min · Frederick Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
677 ft · 28 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
62 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Thurmont.
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.
Catoctin Mountain Highway
Continue on Catoctin Mountain Highway
11.8 mi · 00h 16m
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 Thurmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Thurmont?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Walkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Frederick and 7.9 miles from Thurmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Thurmont.
Stop Ideas Near Walkersville
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 Walkersville.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Thurmont. Straight-line distance: 14.47 mi (23.29 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 Thurmont
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 39.6237100, -77.4108200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thurmont (-77.41082, 39.62371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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