How far is Garrett Park, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Garrett Park, MD to Frederick, MD is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.6 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.05 mi
49.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.05 mi
Kilometers
49.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.6 mi
Kilometers
57.29 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Garrett Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrett Park
2026-04-19T06:27
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garrett Park
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
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Garrett Park
17 mi
00h 22m
To Frederick
18.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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 Garrett Park and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garrett Park and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waverly Avenue

    1172 ft · 54 sec · Waverly Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

    145 m · 25 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Strathmore Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Strathmore Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rockville Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockville Pike

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    142 m · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Josiah Henson Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Montrose Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Montrose Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 270 North

    26.4 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown

    1678 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garrett Park and Frederick.

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
26.8 mi · 75%
Buckeystown Pike
1.59 mi · 4%
Rockville Pike
1.24 mi · 3%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.21 mi · 3%
Montrose Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Strathmore Avenue
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left onto I 270 North

26.4 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 22m from Garrett Park
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Garrett Park and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garrett Park to Frederick?

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Garrett Park and 18.6 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Garrett Park and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrett Park and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 31.05 mi (49.97 km).

Garrett Park

#1 Garrett Park

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population1,015
Coordinates39.0381600, -77.0930300
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.093007, 39.038142)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $5.98 $7.53 $15.07

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 Garrett Park and Frederick. The current time is 06:27:44.

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.