How far is Jarrettsville, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Jarrettsville, MD to Frederick, MD is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
68.32 mi
01h 18m
Flight
51.43 mi
82.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.43 mi
Kilometers
82.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.32 mi
Kilometers
109.95 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Jarrettsville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jarrettsville
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jarrettsville
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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Jarrettsville
34.4 mi
00h 39m
To Frederick
33.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Jarrettsville and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Norrisville Road

    1824 ft · 54 sec · Norrisville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Schuster Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Schuster Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jarrettsville Pike

    10.5 mi · 18 min · Jarrettsville Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Dulaney Valley Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Dulaney Valley Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 West: Pikesville

    1813 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

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

    829 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

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

    758 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jarrettsville 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
37.2 mi · 55%
Baltimore Beltway
13.1 mi · 19%
Jarrettsville Pike
10.5 mi · 15%
Dulaney Valley Road
4.08 mi · 6%
Schuster Road
1.75 mi · 3%
East Street
0.48 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 39m from Jarrettsville
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Jarrettsville 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 Jarrettsville to Frederick?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Jarrettsville and 33.9 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jarrettsville and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 51.43 mi (82.77 km).

Jarrettsville

#1 Jarrettsville

Census designated place

Population2,916
Coordinates39.6045500, -76.4777400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.477724, 39.604544)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 Jarrettsville and Frederick. The current time is 01:04:48.

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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.