How far is Potomac Park, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Potomac Park, MD to Frederick, MD is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potomac Park and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potomac Park and Frederick.
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Start on Moss Avenue
82 m · 19 sec · Moss Avenue
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Turn left onto Jade Street
87 m · 14 sec · Jade Street
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · McMullen Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
38.5 mi · 43 min · National Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
44.6 mi · 48 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Downtown Frederick, Buckeystown
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street
655 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike
760 ft · 15 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 Potomac Park 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
44.6 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Potomac Park and Mostly Sunny near Frederick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Potomac Park to Frederick?
The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Potomac Park and 47.9 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Potomac Park and Mostly Sunny near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hancock.
Hancock, MD
Martinsburg station
Hagerstown, MD
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potomac Park and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 75.61 mi (121.69 km).
#1 Potomac Park
Potomac Park is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6117600, -78.8058500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $3.92 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $16.41 | $32.82 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
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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