How far is Havre de Grace, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Havre de Grace, MD to Frederick, MD is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
87.56 mi
01h 28m
Flight
70.95 mi
114.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.95 mi
Kilometers
114.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.56 mi
Kilometers
140.92 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Havre de Grace
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre de Grace
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Havre de Grace
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
Arbutus
MD

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

From Havre de Grace
43.1 mi
00h 44m
To Frederick
44.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Havre de Grace and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre de Grace and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on North Union Avenue

    2108 ft · 56 sec · North Union Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Revolution Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Revolution Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Pulaski Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Philadelphia Boulevard

    1428 ft · 22 sec · North Philadelphia Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward MD 22 West

    917 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Aberdeen Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Aberdeen Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

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

    758 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre de Grace 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
37.5 mi · 43%
Express Toll Lanes
18.5 mi · 21%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 18%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 5%
Pulaski Highway
2.26 mi · 3%
Aberdeen Thruway
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

16.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbutus
00h 44m from Havre de Grace
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Havre de Grace and Sunny near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Havre de Grace to Frederick?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Havre de Grace and 44.5 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Havre de Grace and Sunny near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Arbutus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arbutus, 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 Arbutus.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

36 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

43 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre de Grace and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 70.95 mi (114.18 km).

Havre de Grace

#1 Havre de Grace

City in Maryland, USA

Population14,147
Coordinates39.5492800, -76.0916200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: North Union Avenue (-76.091664, 39.549279)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.25
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.63 $25.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.21 $28.42
Premium $4.95 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.98 $18.48 $36.96

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

There is no time difference between Havre de Grace and Frederick. The current time is 07:02:11.

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.