How far is Pleasant Hills, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hills, MD to Frederick, MD is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hills and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hills and Frederick.
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Start on Pleasant Hills Road
964 ft · 48 sec · Pleasant Hills Road
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Turn left onto Reckord Road
2605 ft · 1 min · Reckord Road
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Turn left onto Belair Road
9 mi · 16 min · Belair Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 43: White Marsh Boulevard
1131 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Perry Hills Court
89 m · 11 sec · Perry Hills Court
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Turn right onto White Marsh Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · White Marsh Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
18.2 mi · 25 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
829 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike
130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Continue on East Street
773 ft · 15 sec · East Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Street
1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Carroll Street
1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street
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Turn left onto East Patrick Street
812 ft · 25 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 Pleasant Hills and Frederick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
18.2 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pleasant Hills and Sunny near Frederick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hills to Frederick?
The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Pleasant Hills and 32.2 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant Hills and Sunny near Frederick.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hills and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 54.42 mi (87.58 km).
#1 Pleasant Hills
Pleasant Hills is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4795500, -76.3941300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.93 | $9.19 | $18.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $10.65 | $21.31 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
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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