How far is Marlton, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Marlton, MD to Frederick, MD is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marlton and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlton and Frederick.
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Start on North Marlton Avenue
129 m · 24 sec · North Marlton Avenue
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Turn left onto Trumps Hill Road
139 m · 15 sec · Trumps Hill Road
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Turn right onto Heathermore Boulevard
2481 ft · 1 min · Heathermore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Crain Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway
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Turn left onto Old Crain Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Crain Highway
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 North: Washington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1781 ft · 28 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
5 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Turn left onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
1751 ft · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North
2476 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
12.5 mi · 17 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
27.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
1678 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Continue on Buckeystown Pike
1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Continue on East Street
773 ft · 15 sec · East Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Street
1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Carroll Street
1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street
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Turn left onto East Patrick Street
812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlton and Frederick.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Marlton and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Frederick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marlton to Frederick?
The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Garrett Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Marlton and 33.6 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.29 one way or $18.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Marlton and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Garrett Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garrett Park.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marlton and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 55.37 mi (89.11 km).
#1 Marlton
Marlton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7737300, -76.7899700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frederick
The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
| Population | 73,308 |
| Coordinates | 39.4142700, -77.4105400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $14.81 | $29.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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