How far is Frostburg, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Frostburg, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
149.02 mi
02h 24m
Flight
126.11 mi
202.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.11 mi
Kilometers
202.96 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.02 mi
Kilometers
239.82 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM EDT
Return by in Frostburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frostburg
2026-04-19T04:22
Arrive Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frostburg
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
Halfway
MD

City in Oregon, USA

From Frostburg
74.3 mi
01h 12m
To Baltimore
74.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frostburg and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frostburg and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    42 m · 11 sec · North Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on National Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · National Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    134 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Winchester Road

    961 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    41.5 mi · 47 min · National Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frostburg and Baltimore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
86.6 mi · 58%
National Freeway
41.5 mi · 28%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 3%
National Highway
4.07 mi · 3%
I 95 North
3.58 mi · 2%
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halfway
01h 12m from Frostburg
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Frostburg and Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frostburg to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Halfway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Frostburg and 74.8 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Frostburg and Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Halfway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Halfway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

4 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

25 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

33 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hancock, MD

35 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frostburg and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 126.11 mi (202.96 km).

Frostburg

#1 Frostburg

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population8,465
Coordinates39.6581400, -78.9283600
Altitude631
CountryUnited States
Baltimore

#2 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: North Water Street (-78.928352, 39.658104)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.91 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.98
10.52 gal · 39.82 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.49 $42.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.19 $48.38
Premium $4.95 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.98 $31.45 $62.91

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 Frostburg and Baltimore. The current time is 04:22:22.

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.