How far is Owings Mills, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Owings Mills, MD to Frederick, MD is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
47.57 mi
00h 49m
Flight
33.65 mi
54.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.65 mi
Kilometers
54.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.57 mi
Kilometers
76.56 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Wed, Apr 22, 8:20 PM EDT
Return by in Owings Mills
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owings Mills
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Frederick
Wed, Apr 22, 8:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owings Mills
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 Owings Mills
24 mi
00h 24m
To Frederick
23.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owings Mills and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on Reisterstown Road

    637 ft · 11 sec · Reisterstown Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto MD 940

    82 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    91 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard

    2008 ft · 49 sec · Owings Mills Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 795: Baltimore, Reisterstown

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Baltimore, Northwest Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.6 mi · 5 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 Owings Mills 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
37.2 mi · 78%
Baltimore Beltway
3.62 mi · 8%
Northwest Expressway
3.34 mi · 7%
I 795 South
0.93 mi · 2%
I 695 South
0.71 mi · 1%
East Street
0.48 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 24m from Owings Mills
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owings Mills 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 Owings Mills to Frederick?

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 24 miles from Owings Mills and 23.5 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owings Mills 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 Owings Mills and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 33.65 mi (54.15 km).

Owings Mills

#1 Owings Mills

Census designated place

Population30,622
Coordinates39.4195500, -76.7802500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Reisterstown Road (-76.780248, 39.419552)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.73 $15.45
Premium $4.95 $8.32 $16.65
Diesel $5.98 $10.05 $20.09

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Owings Mills and Frederick. The current time is 19:31:05.

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.