How far is Long Beach, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Long Beach, MD to Frederick, MD is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.89 mi
01h 57m
Flight
83.06 mi
133.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.06 mi
Kilometers
133.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.89 mi
Kilometers
157.54 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Wed, May 13, 5:26 PM EDT
Return by in Long Beach
Wed, May 13, 7:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-05-13T15:28
Arrive Frederick
Wed, May 13, 5:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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
New Carrollton
MD

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Long Beach
48.2 mi
00h 58m
To Frederick
49.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on Bayview Road

    43 m · 11 sec · Bayview Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Long Beach Drive

    959 ft · 42 sec · Long Beach Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Harbor Drive

    567 ft · 26 sec · South Harbor Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elm Road

    129 m · 20 sec · Elm Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Valley Drive

    1029 ft · 45 sec · Valley Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Bayview Avenue

    2616 ft · 2 min · Bayview Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Calvert Beach Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Calvert Beach Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Leonard Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Saint Leonard Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Leonard Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Leonard Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West End Boulevard

    631 ft · 19 sec · West End Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Solomons Island Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Solomons Island Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro

    1525 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Largo Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    27.3 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

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

    1678 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach 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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
30.9 mi · 32%
Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 19%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 10%
North Solomons Island Road
8.97 mi · 9%
Largo Road
7.63 mi · 8%
South Solomons Island Road
5.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

27.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carrollton
00h 58m from Long Beach
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Long Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Frederick?

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Long Beach and 49.8 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Long Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Carrollton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

2 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 83.06 mi (133.68 km).

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#1 Long Beach

Long Beach is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4609600, -76.4688400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayview Road (-76.46882, 38.460977)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.91 $31.83
Premium $4.95 $17.14 $34.28
Diesel $5.98 $20.69 $41.38

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Frederick. The current time is 15:28:49.

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.