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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.47 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.22 mi
42.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.22 mi
Kilometers
42.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.47 mi
Kilometers
58.7 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Maugansville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maugansville
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maugansville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Boonsboro
MD

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

From Maugansville
18.2 mi
00h 20m
To Frederick
18.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
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 Maugansville and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maugansville Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Maugansville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maugans Avenue

    3268 ft · 1 min · Maugans Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Hancock, Frederick

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1669 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    27.8 mi · 30 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

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

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    655 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    760 ft · 15 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
27.8 mi · 76%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
5.19 mi · 14%
I 70 East
1.09 mi · 3%
Maugans Avenue
0.62 mi · 2%
East Street
0.48 mi · 1%
I 81 South
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boonsboro
00h 20m from Maugansville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

17 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

21 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

24 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

25 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maugansville and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 26.22 mi (42.2 km).

Maugansville

#1 Maugansville

Census designated place

Population3,071
Coordinates39.6928700, -77.7447200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Maugansville Road (-77.744902, 39.692876)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maugansville and Frederick. The current time is 06:28:40.

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.