How far is Mitchellville, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Mitchellville, MD to Frederick, MD is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.93 mi
01h 18m
Flight
49.21 mi
79.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.21 mi
Kilometers
79.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.93 mi
Kilometers
106.1 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Thu, Apr 16, 2:13 PM EDT
Return by in Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchellville
2026-04-16T12:54
Arrive Frederick
Thu, Apr 16, 2:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mitchellville
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
Rockville
MD

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Mitchellville
29.5 mi
00h 39m
To Frederick
36.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mitchellville and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Oak Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mount Oak Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodmore Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Woodmore Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodmore Road

    32 m · 3 sec · Woodmore Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodmore Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Woodmore Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lottsford Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Lottsford Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Landover Road

    3026 ft · 1 min · Landover Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    27.3 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

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

    1678 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mitchellville and Frederick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
30.9 mi · 47%
Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 28%
Woodmore Road
2.45 mi · 4%
Lottsford Road
2.03 mi · 3%
Buckeystown Pike
1.59 mi · 2%
Mount Oak Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

27.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
00h 39m from Mitchellville
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mitchellville and Partly Sunny near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mitchellville to Frederick?

The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Mitchellville and 36.5 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mitchellville and Partly Sunny near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rockville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.

RAIL

Rockville station

1 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchellville and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 49.21 mi (79.2 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Mitchellville

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,967
Coordinates38.9251100, -76.7427500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Oak Road (-76.742752, 38.925262)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.81 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.04
4.66 gal · 17.62 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.52 $19.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.72 $21.43
Premium $4.95 $11.54 $23.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.93 $27.87

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mitchellville and Frederick. The current time is 12:54:29.

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.