How far is Rock Hall, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Rock Hall, MD to Frederick, MD is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 02h 18m.
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.
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Hall and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hall and Frederick.
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Start on Main Street
37 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Rock Hall Avenue
2306 ft · 55 sec · Rock Hall Avenue
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Continue on Rock Hall Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Rock Hall Road
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Continue on Chestertown Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Chestertown Road
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Continue on High Street
2219 ft · 44 sec · High Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward High Street
39 m · 3 sec · High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Turn left onto North Cross Street
727 ft · 24 sec · North Cross Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1196 ft · 20 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road
773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road
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Continue on Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on North Liberty Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Liberty Street
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Continue on Centreville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 301 South
1367 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.6 mi · 35 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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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
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 Rock Hall 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.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.6 mi · 00h 35m
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 Rock Hall and Sunny near Frederick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Hall to Frederick?
The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Severna Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Rock Hall and 60.3 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.41 one way or $34.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Hall and Sunny near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Severna Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Annapolis City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severna Park.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
Kent Island, MD
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hall and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 65.7 mi (105.74 km).
#1 Rock Hall
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,303 |
| Coordinates | 39.1381700, -76.2349500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.10 | $42.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.47 | $50.95 |
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 23, 2026
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