How far is New Windsor, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from New Windsor, MD to Frederick, MD is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Frederick County Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Windsor and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Windsor and Frederick.
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Start on Church Street
17 m · 4 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto High Street
916 ft · 18 sec · High Street
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Continue on New Windsor Road
9.5 mi · 17 min · New Windsor Road
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Turn slight right
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Liberty Road
148 m · 8 sec · Liberty Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Liberty Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Liberty Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Liberty Road
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South
2598 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Frederick Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Frederick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Frederick
41 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Maxwell Avenue
3152 ft · 2 min · Maxwell Avenue
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Turn right onto East Patrick Street
127 m · 12 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 New Windsor and Frederick.
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.
New Windsor Road
Continue on New Windsor Road
9.51 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Windsor 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 New Windsor to Frederick?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Woodsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from New Windsor and 11 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Windsor and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Woodsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Windsor and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 18.39 mi (29.6 km).
#1 New Windsor
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,404 |
| Coordinates | 39.5420500, -77.1080400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
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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