How far is Reisterstown, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Reisterstown, MD to Frederick, MD is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reisterstown and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reisterstown and Frederick.
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Start on the route
107 m · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harvestview Road
103 m · 20 sec · Harvestview Road
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Turn left onto Westminster Pike
2.4 mi · 4 min · Westminster Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gamber Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Gamber Road
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Turn left onto Sykesville Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Sykesville Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Springfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1635 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Friendship Road
826 ft · 17 sec · West Friendship Road
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Turn right onto Forsythe Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Forsythe Road
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Continue on Old Frederick Road
1788 ft · 53 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Turn left onto Route 97
2298 ft · 39 sec · Route 97
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Take the ramp slight right
2194 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 11 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 Reisterstown and Frederick.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Route 97
Continue straight
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
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 Reisterstown and Sunny near Frederick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reisterstown to Frederick?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 21.1 miles from Reisterstown and 30.8 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reisterstown and Sunny near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
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 Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reisterstown and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 31.11 mi (50.07 km).
#1 Reisterstown
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 25,968 |
| Coordinates | 39.4697600, -76.8319000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
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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