How far is Overlea, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Overlea, MD to Frederick, MD is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.4 mi
01h 01m
Flight
47.65 mi
76.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.65 mi
Kilometers
76.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.4 mi
Kilometers
93.99 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Overlea
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overlea
2026-04-19T05:42
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overlea
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 Overlea
29.5 mi
00h 30m
To Frederick
29 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
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 Overlea and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belair Road

    3216 ft · 1 min · Belair Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    1153 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Baltimore Beltway

  4. 4

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

    829 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

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

    758 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 43 sec · South Carroll Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Overlea 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
37.2 mi · 64%
Baltimore Beltway
19.5 mi · 33%
Belair Road
0.61 mi · 1%
East Street
0.48 mi · 1%
South Carroll Street
0.24 mi
I 695 West
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

19.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 30m from Overlea
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Overlea 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 Overlea to Frederick?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 29.5 miles from Overlea and 29 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Overlea 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 Overlea and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 47.65 mi (76.69 km).

Overlea

#1 Overlea

Census designated place

Population12,275
Coordinates39.3634400, -76.5205200
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Belair Road (-76.520728, 39.363578)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.95 $10.21 $20.41
Diesel $5.98 $12.32 $24.64

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 Overlea and Frederick. The current time is 05:42:16.

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.