How far is Princess Anne, MD from Frederick County, MD?
The driving distance from Princess Anne, MD to Frederick County, MD is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princess Anne and Frederick County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princess Anne and Frederick County.
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Start on Washington Street
41 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Somerset Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward UMES Boulevard
78 m · 5 sec · UMES Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto UMES Boulevard
118 m · 8 sec · UMES Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ocean Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
1708 ft · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass
10.8 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight left
51 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 48 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 24 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North
1913 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
3 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North, US 40 West: Gettysburg
2530 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Frederick Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Frederick Freeway
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Continue on Catoctin Mountain Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Turn right
584 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
718 ft · 52 sec
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Turn slight left
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
1744 ft · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Princess Anne and Frederick County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ocean Gateway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Princess Anne and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princess Anne to Frederick County?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Princess Anne and 86.1 miles from Frederick County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Princess Anne and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick County.
Stop Ideas Near Grasonville
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 Grasonville.
Kent Island, MD
Easton Airport, Maryland
Cambridge, Maryland
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princess Anne and Frederick County. Straight-line distance: 126.95 mi (204.3 km).
#1 Princess Anne
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.2029000, -75.6924300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frederick County
County in Maryland, United States
| Population | 265,161 |
| Coordinates | 39.4722200, -77.3979900 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frederick County (-77.39799, 39.47222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.92 | $55.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
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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