How far is Milford Mill, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Milford Mill, MD to Frederick, MD is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.35 mi
00h 50m
Flight
34.52 mi
55.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Milford Mill.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.52 mi
Kilometers
55.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.35 mi
Kilometers
61.72 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Milford Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford Mill
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford Mill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Milford Mill
21.7 mi
00h 25m
To Frederick
16.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 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 Milford Mill and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford Mill and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on Big Buck Drive

    1354 ft · 1 min · Big Buck Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doe Ridge Drive

    120 m · 19 sec · Doe Ridge Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mayfield Avenue

    977 ft · 43 sec · Mayfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Mayfield Avenue

    1182 ft · 53 sec · Mayfield Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lages Lane

    31 m · 13 sec · Lages Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Rolling Road

    1223 ft · 39 sec · North Rolling Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Liberty Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2205 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

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

    829 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

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

    758 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford Mill 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
37.2 mi · 97%
Baltimore Beltway
2.21 mi · 6%
Liberty Road
1.11 mi · 3%
East Street
0.48 mi · 1%
I 695 South
0.42 mi · 1%
Mayfield Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 25m from Milford Mill
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Milford Mill 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 Milford Mill to Frederick?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 21.7 miles from Milford Mill and 16.7 miles from Frederick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Milford Mill and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford Mill and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 34.52 mi (55.55 km).

Milford Mill

#1 Milford Mill

Census designated place

Population29,042
Coordinates39.3478800, -76.7699700
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Buck Drive (-76.769391, 39.348789)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.95 $6.69 $13.38
Diesel $5.98 $8.07 $16.15

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 Milford Mill and Frederick. The current time is 01:31:54.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.