How far is Maryland City, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Maryland City, MD to Frederick, MD is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland City and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland City and Frederick.
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Start on Vale Summit South
140 m · 25 sec · Vale Summit South
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Turn left onto Wye Mills South
859 ft · 40 sec · Wye Mills South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Hall South
617 ft · 30 sec · Park Hall South
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Turn right onto Old Line Avenue
2108 ft · 2 min · Old Line Avenue
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Continue on Laureldale Drive
146 m · 30 sec · Laureldale Drive
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Turn left onto Laurel Fort Meade Road
1276 ft · 34 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road
3033 ft · 1 min · Brock Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Whiskey Bottom Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Whiskey Bottom Road
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn slight left
80 m · 17 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Washington Boulevard
10 m · 1 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 West: Columbia
3117 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broken Land Parkway
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Park & Ride West Lot
532 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Broken Land Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Broken Land Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 North: Baltimore
2617 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
6.8 mi · 9 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike
130 m · 9 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 Maryland City and Frederick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Continue straight
11.8 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Maryland City 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 Maryland City to Frederick?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Maryland City and 25.6 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Maryland City and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland City and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 38.75 mi (62.36 km).
#1 Maryland City
Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 16,093 |
| Coordinates | 39.0920500, -76.8177500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.09 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.97 | $17.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
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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