How far is Lusby, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Lusby, MD to Frederick, MD is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
100.66 mi
01h 57m
Flight
86.29 mi
138.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.29 mi
Kilometers
138.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.66 mi
Kilometers
162 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Lusby
Sun, Apr 19, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lusby
2026-04-19T07:31
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM 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
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lusby
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 Lusby
49.8 mi
00h 58m
To Frederick
50.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 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 Lusby and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pardoe Road

    862 ft · 26 sec · Pardoe Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Solomons Island Road

    12.4 mi · 17 min · South Solomons Island Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro

    1525 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Largo Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road

  11. 11

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

    2934 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    27.3 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

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

    1678 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
30.9 mi · 31%
Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 18%
South Solomons Island Road
12.4 mi · 12%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 10%
North Solomons Island Road
8.97 mi · 9%
Largo Road
7.63 mi · 8%
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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carrollton
00h 58m from Lusby
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lusby 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 Lusby to Frederick?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 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 49.8 miles from Lusby and 50.9 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lusby and Rain Showers Likely 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 9.1 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 8.3 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 9.9 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 4.3 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 Lusby and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 86.29 mi (138.87 km).

Lusby

#1 Lusby

Census designated place in Calvert County, Maryland

Population1,835
Coordinates38.4106800, -76.4552300
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Pardoe Road (-76.455386, 38.410513)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.33 $32.65
Premium $4.95 $17.59 $35.17
Diesel $5.98 $21.23 $42.46

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 Lusby and Frederick. The current time is 07:31:34.

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.