How far is Hunt Valley, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Hunt Valley, MD to Frederick, MD is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
56.74 mi
01h 00m
Flight
41.47 mi
66.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.47 mi
Kilometers
66.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.74 mi
Kilometers
91.32 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Fri, Oct 16, 11:10 AM EDT
Return by in Hunt Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hunt Valley
2026-10-16T10:10
Arrive Frederick
Fri, Oct 16, 11:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hunt Valley
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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Hunt Valley
28.1 mi
00h 30m
To Frederick
28.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hunt Valley and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hunt Valley and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on Hunters Run Drive

    570 ft · 27 sec · Hunters Run Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paper Mill Road

    1461 ft · 29 sec · Paper Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ashland Road

    2275 ft · 53 sec · Ashland Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto York Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · York Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Timonium Road

    2458 ft · 1 min · West Timonium Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 West, I 83 West: Baltimore

    2289 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

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

    829 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

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

    758 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 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 Hunt Valley 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
37.2 mi · 66%
Baltimore Beltway
10.9 mi · 19%
York Road
3.7 mi · 7%
Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway
1.07 mi · 2%
East Street
0.48 mi · 1%
West Timonium Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 30m from Hunt Valley
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hunt Valley and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hunt Valley to Frederick?

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Hunt Valley and 28.6 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hunt Valley and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hunt Valley and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 41.47 mi (66.74 km).

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#1 Hunt Valley

Hunt Valley is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4998300, -76.6410800
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Hunters Run Drive (-76.641184, 39.499854)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.84 $9.68 $19.37
Premium $5.15 $10.29 $20.58
Diesel $6.36 $12.72 $25.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hunt Valley and Frederick. The current time is 10:10:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.