How far is Longmont, CO from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Longmont, CO to Frederick, MD is about 1644.1 miles (2646 km), with a travel time of about 29h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1465.1 miles (2357.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 59h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1644.12 mi
29h 42m
Flight
1465.11 mi
2357.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1465.11 mi
Kilometers
2357.86 km
Flight Time
02h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
1644.12 mi
Kilometers
2645.96 km
Drive Time
29h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 29h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sat, Jul 18, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Longmont
Sun, Jul 19, 3:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longmont
2026-07-17T04:33
Arrive Frederick
Sat, Jul 18, 10:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
29h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:43 PM to 3:13 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longmont
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Walcott
IA

City in Iowa

From Longmont
820.5 mi
14h 51m
To Frederick
823.6 mi
14h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Smoke

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1025 ft · 47 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Collyer Street

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Collyer Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Ken Pratt Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Ken Pratt Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 119

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 25 South

    2690 ft · 1 min · West I 25 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 52: Dacono, Fort Lupton

    1710 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    83 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bison Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway

    1456 ft · 25 sec · East Bison Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bison Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · East Bison Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bison Highway

    158 m · 17 sec · East Bison Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 East

    942 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

    155.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Heartland Expressway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    474.5 mi · 8 hr 11 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    2239 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    23.6 mi · 32 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ohio Turnpike

  32. 32

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    161.7 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Baltimore

    1819 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1670 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Highway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    23.3 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Highway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway

    2120 ft · 26 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  41. 41

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    44.6 mi · 48 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  42. 42

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

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    655 ft · 18 sec

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    760 ft · 15 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  45. 45

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  46. 46

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  47. 47

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  50. 50

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Longmont and Frederick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
51 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
6 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
630 mi · 38%
Ohio Turnpike
241 mi · 15%
I 280 East
196 mi · 12%
I 35
167 mi · 10%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
162 mi · 10%
Indiana Toll Road
136 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Merge slight left

474 mi · 08h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
29h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
59h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+179 mi
1465.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walcott
14h 51m from Longmont
Leave By
12:34 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Longmont and Smoke near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1644.1 miles (2646 km) and usually takes 29h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Walcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 820.5 miles from Longmont and 823.6 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 1465.1 miles (2357.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 179 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $214.52 one way or $429.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 515.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Longmont and Frederick, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Longmont and Smoke near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Walcott

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

18 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

20 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

26 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Galesburg station

79 mi away
225 South Seminary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longmont and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 1465.11 mi (2357.86 km).

Longmont

#1 Longmont

The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.

Population98,445
Coordinates40.1672100, -105.1019300
Altitude1519
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmont (-105.10193, 40.16721)
End: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2646 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)54h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)41h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)32h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)27h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)23h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)20h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
58.01 gal
219.61 L · about $214.52
Round trip
$429.04
116.02 gal · 439.22 L
Estimated CO2
515.5 kg one way
Round trip: 1031.1 kg / 2273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $214.52 $429.04
Mid-grade $4.08 $236.91 $473.83
Premium $4.39 $254.72 $509.44
Diesel $4.74 $274.79 $549.59

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 Colorado · Jul 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 2 hours time gap between Longmont, CO and Frederick, MD. The current time in Longmont is 04:33:25, although it is 06:33:25 in Frederick.

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.