How far is Frederick, MD from Waldorf, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Waldorf, MD is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Waldorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Waldorf.
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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 right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 23 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
4.3 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
783 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Indian Head Highway
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Continue on Berry Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road
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Turn right onto Middletown Road
1396 ft · 34 sec · Middletown Road
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Turn left onto McDaniel Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · McDaniel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smallwood Drive West
748 ft · 28 sec · Smallwood Drive West
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Turn left onto Lancaster Circle
1605 ft · 1 min · Lancaster Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Waldorf.
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.
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 Sunny near Waldorf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Waldorf?
The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Cabin John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Frederick and 39 miles from Waldorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Frederick and Sunny near Waldorf.
Stop Ideas Near Cabin John
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cabin John.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Waldorf. Straight-line distance: 60.15 mi (96.8 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 Waldorf
Census designated place
| Population | 67,752 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245600, -76.9391400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldorf (-76.93914, 38.62456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.24 | $22.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.65 | $25.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026
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