How far is Saint Michaels, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Saint Michaels, MD to Frederick, MD is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.5 mi
02h 05m
Flight
77.04 mi
123.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.04 mi
Kilometers
123.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.5 mi
Kilometers
179.44 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Michaels
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Michaels
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Frederick
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Michaels
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Green Haven
MD

Neighborhood of Pasadena, Maryland, United States

From Saint Michaels
56 mi
01h 02m
To Frederick
55.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saint Michaels Weather
MD
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Wednesday
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Talbot County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Michaels and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Michaels and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Fremont Street

    83 m · 18 sec · South Fremont Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Canton Street

    79 m · 15 sec · Canton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Talbot Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Talbot Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Saint Michaels Road

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Saint Michaels Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Easton Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Easton Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    152 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

    35.7 mi · 50 min · Ocean Gateway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    17.5 mi · 24 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North

    1913 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick

    758 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Michaels and Frederick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
35.7 mi · 32%
I 70 West
32.9 mi · 30%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 16%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 7%
Saint Michaels Road
7.79 mi · 7%
Columbia Pike
2.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

35.7 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Haven
01h 02m from Saint Michaels
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Michaels and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Michaels to Frederick?

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Green Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Saint Michaels and 55.6 miles from Frederick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Michaels and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Green Haven

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Green Haven and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Haven.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

14 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

33 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

34 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Michaels and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 77.04 mi (123.98 km).

Saint Michaels

#1 Saint Michaels

Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States

Population1,029
Coordinates38.7851200, -76.2243900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.224397, 38.785173)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.89 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.12
7.86 gal · 29.78 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.06 $32.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.07 $36.15
Premium $4.95 $19.47 $38.94
Diesel $5.98 $23.50 $47.00

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

There is no time difference between Saint Michaels and Frederick. The current time is 21:27:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.