How far is Mayo, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Mayo, MD to Frederick, MD is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mayo and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayo and Frederick.
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Start on Central Avenue East
4.5 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue East
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Turn right onto Solomons Island Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Solomons Island Road
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Continue on Solomons Island Road
47 m · 9 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard
1035 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aris T Allen Boulevard
1 km · 53 sec · Aris T Allen Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 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 Mayo 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
Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Mayo and Sunny near Frederick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mayo to Frederick?
The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Mayo and 36.5 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.40 one way or $20.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mayo and Sunny near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Catonsville
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 Catonsville.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mayo and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 60.35 mi (97.13 km).
#1 Mayo
Mayo is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8876100, -76.5119000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $12.02 | $24.05 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $16.57 | $33.15 |
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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