How far is Frederick, MD from Walker Mill, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Walker Mill, MD is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.32 mi
01h 21m
Flight
46.58 mi
74.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.58 mi
Kilometers
74.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.32 mi
Kilometers
95.47 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Walker Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rockville
MD

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Frederick
29.6 mi
00h 40m
To Walker Mill
29.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Walker Mill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Walker Mill.

  1. 1

    Start on East Patrick Street

    37 m · 8 sec · East Patrick Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    133 m · 19 sec · North Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1577 ft · 48 sec · East Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North East Street

    1 km · 2 min · North East Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    742 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South

    1247 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    21.9 mi · 29 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

    628 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    800 ft · 16 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Walker Mill Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Walker Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Karen Boulevard

    2109 ft · 2 min · Karen Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Karen Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Walker Mill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28.2 mi · 48%
Capital Beltway
21.9 mi · 37%
I 270 South
2.99 mi · 5%
Walker Mill Road
2.28 mi · 4%
Buckeystown Pike
1.72 mi · 3%
North East Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

21.9 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
00h 40m from Frederick
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Chance Rain Showers near Walker Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Walker Mill?

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 29.6 miles from Frederick and 29.6 miles from Walker Mill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Chance Rain Showers near Walker Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rockville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.

RAIL

Rockville station

1 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Walker Mill. Straight-line distance: 46.58 mi (74.96 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Walker Mill

#2 Walker Mill

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,302
Coordinates38.8753900, -76.8883100
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Walker Mill (-76.88831, 38.87539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.92 L · about $8.54
Round trip
$17.08
4.18 gal · 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.54 $17.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.95 $10.35 $20.71
Diesel $5.98 $12.50 $25.00

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Walker Mill. The current time is 06:49:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.