How far is Selby-on-the-Bay, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Selby-on-the-Bay, MD to Frederick, MD is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.74 mi
01h 23m
Flight
58.71 mi
94.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.71 mi
Kilometers
94.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.74 mi
Kilometers
118.68 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Selby-on-the-Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selby-on-the-Bay
2026-04-19T09:51
Arrive Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selby-on-the-Bay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milford Mill
MD

Census designated place

From Selby-on-the-Bay
37.6 mi
00h 41m
To Frederick
36.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Selby-on-the-Bay and Frederick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Selby-on-the-Bay and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on Edgemont Street

    2436 ft · 2 min · Edgemont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    2281 ft · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Solomons Island Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Solomons Island Road

    47 m · 9 sec · Solomons Island Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1035 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1 km · 53 sec · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

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

    758 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 43 sec · South Carroll Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Selby-on-the-Bay 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
37.5 mi · 51%
I 97 North
17 mi · 23%
Baltimore Beltway
8.88 mi · 12%
Solomons Island Road
3.65 mi · 5%
Central Avenue
2.95 mi · 4%
I 695 West
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Mill
00h 41m from Selby-on-the-Bay
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Selby-on-the-Bay 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 Selby-on-the-Bay to Frederick?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Selby-on-the-Bay and 36.2 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Selby-on-the-Bay and Rain Showers Likely near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford Mill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford Mill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

44 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selby-on-the-Bay and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 58.71 mi (94.49 km).

Selby-on-the-Bay

#1 Selby-on-the-Bay

Census designated place

Population4,040
Coordinates38.9162200, -76.5224600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Edgemont Street (-76.522549, 38.914843)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.96 $23.91
Premium $4.95 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $5.98 $15.55 $31.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Selby-on-the-Bay and Frederick. The current time is 09:51:00.

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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.