How far is Hillcrest Heights, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Hillcrest Heights, MD to Frederick, MD is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillcrest Heights and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillcrest Heights and Frederick.
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Start on 23rd Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · 23rd Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oxon Run Drive
49 m · 4 sec · Oxon Run Drive
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Turn slight right
123 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto 23rd Parkway
954 ft · 34 sec · 23rd Parkway
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Turn left onto Southern Avenue Southeast
600 ft · 22 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue Southeast
1956 ft · 56 sec · Mississippi Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Stanton Road Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Stanton Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Suitland Parkway Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Suitland Parkway Southeast
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Take the exit right toward I 295 North
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto I 295 North
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
1113 ft · 20 sec · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Freeway
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Continue on Southwest Freeway
1540 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Maine Avenue Southwest, 12th Street Northwest, Downtown
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 12th Street Northwest, Downtown
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on D Street
156 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto 12th Street Southwest
945 ft · 31 sec · 12th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Independence Avenue Southwest
3105 ft · 1 min · Independence Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on 17th Street Southwest
1602 ft · 43 sec · 17th Street Southwest
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Continue on 17th Street Northwest
1570 ft · 36 sec · 17th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto New York Avenue Northwest
666 ft · 13 sec · New York Avenue Northwest
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Continue on E Street Northwest
916 ft · 19 sec · E Street Northwest
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Continue on E Street Expressway
1706 ft · 21 sec · E Street Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Whitehurst Freeway
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Potomac Freeway
1281 ft · 27 sec · Potomac Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Rock Creek Parkway
531 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto 27th Street Northwest
54 m · 4 sec · 27th Street Northwest
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Take the exit slight left
30 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Whitehurst Freeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Whitehurst Freeway
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Turn left onto Canal Road Northwest
3.1 mi · 6 min · Canal Road Northwest
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Continue on Clara Barton Parkway Northwest
3.4 mi · 7 min · Clara Barton Parkway Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Cabin John Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cabin John Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cabin John Parkway
1212 ft · 19 sec · Cabin John Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
1052 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
1678 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Continue on Buckeystown Pike
1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Continue on East Street
773 ft · 15 sec · East Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Street
1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Carroll Street
1280 ft · 43 sec · South Carroll Street
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Turn left onto East Patrick Street
812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillcrest Heights and Frederick.
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.
MD 117
Merge slight right
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights to Frederick?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 26.7 miles from Hillcrest Heights and 30.8 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hillcrest Heights and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillcrest Heights and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 46.89 mi (75.46 km).
#1 Hillcrest Heights
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 16,469 |
| Coordinates | 38.8328900, -76.9594200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frederick
The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
| Population | 73,308 |
| Coordinates | 39.4142700, -77.4105400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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