How far is Golden Beach, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Golden Beach, MD to Frederick, MD is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
95.23 mi
01h 53m
Flight
74.91 mi
120.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.91 mi
Kilometers
120.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.23 mi
Kilometers
153.26 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Golden Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Golden Beach
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Golden Beach
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
Greenbelt
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Golden Beach
47.2 mi
00h 56m
To Frederick
48 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
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 Golden Beach and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Golden Beach and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on Dockser Drive

    605 ft · 32 sec · Dockser Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grant Road

    1236 ft · 56 sec · Grant Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Golden Beach Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Golden Beach Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Golden Beach Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Golden Beach Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Three Notch Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Three Notch Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Leonardtown Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue

    9 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    27.3 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

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

    1678 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden Beach and Frederick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
30.9 mi · 32%
Capital Beltway
27.9 mi · 29%
Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 11%
Branch Avenue
8.96 mi · 9%
Golden Beach Road
5.76 mi · 6%
Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

27.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 56m from Golden Beach
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Golden Beach 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 Golden Beach to Frederick?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Golden Beach and 48 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Golden Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt

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 Greenbelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.6 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 8.6 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 2.6 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 Greenbelt.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Golden Beach and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 74.91 mi (120.55 km).

Golden Beach

#1 Golden Beach

Town of the United States

Population3,796
Coordinates38.4898500, -76.6821800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Dockser Drive (-76.682172, 38.49014)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.72 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.72 gal · 25.44 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.45 $30.91
Premium $4.95 $16.65 $33.29
Diesel $5.98 $20.09 $40.19

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 Golden Beach and Frederick. The current time is 01:02:55.

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.