How far is Irvington, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Irvington, MD to Frederick, MD is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.81 mi
00h 47m
Flight
39.76 mi
63.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.76 mi
Kilometers
63.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.81 mi
Kilometers
68.9 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Fri, Nov 6, 2:50 PM EST
Return by in Irvington
Fri, Nov 6, 3:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvington
2026-11-06T14:02
Arrive Frederick
Fri, Nov 6, 2:50 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irvington
9:30 PM EST
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 Irvington
21.3 mi
00h 23m
To Frederick
21.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irvington and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Woodington Road

    1583 ft · 56 sec · South Woodington Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Frederick Road

    688 ft · 24 sec · Old Frederick Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Athol Avenue

    45 m · 11 sec · North Athol Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Frederick Road

    1400 ft · 48 sec · Old Frederick Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Frederick Road

    28 m · 3 sec · Old Frederick Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Frederick Road

    911 ft · 32 sec · Old Frederick Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Edmondson Avenue

    2321 ft · 1 min · Edmondson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cooks Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cooks Lane

  10. 10

    Continue on Security Boulevard

    1646 ft · 48 sec · Security Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

    944 ft · 31 sec · Ingleside Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

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

    758 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvington 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
38.8 mi · 91%
Cooks Lane
0.73 mi · 2%
Old Frederick Road
0.59 mi · 1%
East Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Edmondson Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Security Boulevard
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 23m from Irvington
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Irvington and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irvington to Frederick?

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 21.3 miles from Irvington and 21.5 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Irvington and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 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 Irvington and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 39.76 mi (63.98 km).

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#1 Irvington

Irvington is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2828800, -76.6860800
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.686084, 39.28295)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.94
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.97 $11.94
Mid-grade $4.57 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.89 $7.39 $14.78
Diesel $6.30 $9.52 $19.03

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Irvington and Frederick. The current time is 14:02:47.

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.