How far is Seabrook, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Seabrook, MD to Frederick, MD is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.85 mi
01h 02m
Flight
43.16 mi
69.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.16 mi
Kilometers
69.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.85 mi
Kilometers
89.88 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Mon, Jun 1, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Seabrook
Tue, Jun 2, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seabrook
2026-06-01T22:09
Arrive Frederick
Mon, Jun 1, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seabrook
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
Washington Grove
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Seabrook
25.5 mi
00h 31m
To Frederick
30.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seabrook and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on Worrell Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Worrell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carter Avenue

    928 ft · 29 sec · Carter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Annapolis Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1747 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

    1052 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

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

    1678 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 117
20.3 mi · 36%
Capital Beltway
15.6 mi · 28%
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 19%
Buckeystown Pike
1.59 mi · 3%
Annapolis Road
1.01 mi · 2%
East Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MD 117

Merge slight right

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington Grove
00h 31m from Seabrook
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seabrook and Mostly Cloudy near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seabrook to Frederick?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Washington Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Seabrook and 30.4 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seabrook and Mostly Cloudy near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Washington Grove

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 Washington Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington Grove.

RAIL

Rockville station

7 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

31 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

34 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seabrook and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 43.16 mi (69.46 km).

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#1 Seabrook

Seabrook is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9680500, -76.8465800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Worrell Avenue (-76.846544, 38.967983)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.95 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.98 $11.78 $23.56

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Seabrook and Frederick. The current time is 22:09:51.

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.