How far is Keedysville, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Keedysville, MD to Frederick, MD is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.14 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.21 mi
26.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.21 mi
Kilometers
26.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.14 mi
Kilometers
34.02 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Keedysville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keedysville
2026-04-23T05:20
Arrive Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Keedysville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Morningside
MD

Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Keedysville
10.3 mi
00h 17m
To Frederick
10.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
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 Keedysville and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Drive

    46 m · 11 sec · Mount Vernon Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Antietam Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Antietam Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3139 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Keedy Drive

    141 m · 15 sec · Keedy Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shepherdstown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shepherdstown Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Potomac Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Potomac Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old National Pike

    35 m · 2 sec · Old National Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Old National Pike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Old National Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Old National Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Old National Pike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    655 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    760 ft · 15 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 · 43 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 Keedysville and Frederick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old National Pike
8.67 mi · 41%
I 70 East
4.87 mi · 23%
West Main Street
1.82 mi · 9%
Shepherdstown Pike
1.6 mi · 8%
South Main Street
1.32 mi · 6%
Potomac Street
0.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Old National Pike

Exit the roundabout onto Old National Pike

6.13 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morningside
00h 17m from Keedysville
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Keedysville and Sunny near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morningside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Keedysville and 10.9 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keedysville and Sunny near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Morningside

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

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

RAIL

Harpers Ferry

16 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

16 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

18 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

28 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keedysville and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.09 km).

Keedysville

#1 Keedysville

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

Population1,220
Coordinates39.4862100, -77.6997100
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Vernon Drive (-77.699613, 39.486176)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.05
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.02 $6.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.40 $6.81
Premium $4.95 $3.67 $7.33
Diesel $5.98 $4.43 $8.85

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 Keedysville and Frederick. The current time is 05:20:46.

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.