How far is Maugansville, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Maugansville, MD to Frederick, MD is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maugansville and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maugansville and Frederick.
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Start on Maugansville Road
16 m · 3 sec · Maugansville Road
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Turn right onto Maugans Avenue
3268 ft · 1 min · Maugans Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Hancock, Frederick
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1669 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
27.8 mi · 30 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Downtown Frederick, Buckeystown
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street
655 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike
760 ft · 15 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 Maugansville 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
27.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Maugansville 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 Maugansville to Frederick?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boonsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Maugansville and 18.3 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Maugansville and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Boonsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Hagerstown, MD
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Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maugansville and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 26.22 mi (42.2 km).
#1 Maugansville
Census designated place
| Population | 3,071 |
| Coordinates | 39.6928700, -77.7447200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
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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