How far is Snow Hill, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Snow Hill, MD to Frederick, MD is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.04 mi
03h 02m
Flight
138.25 mi
222.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.25 mi
Kilometers
222.49 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.04 mi
Kilometers
273.65 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Snow Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snow Hill
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Frederick
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snow Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Snow Hill
84.1 mi
01h 31m
To Frederick
85.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snow Hill and Frederick.

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    19 m · 5 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    896 ft · 15 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Snow Hill Road

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Snow Hill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Salisbury Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Rifle Range Road

    673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 48 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Shore Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    527 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

    26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway

  20. 20

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

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  22. 22

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

    729 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  24. 24

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

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

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North

    1913 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

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

    758 ft · 19 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 43 sec · South Carroll Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snow Hill 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
40 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
32.9 mi · 19%
Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 15%
Sussex Highway
19.4 mi · 11%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 10%
Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 10%
Snow Hill Road
15.1 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

26.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
138.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
01h 31m from Snow Hill
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Snow Hill and Sunny near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Snow Hill to Frederick?

The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Snow Hill and 85.9 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Snow Hill and Sunny near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grasonville, 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 Grasonville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snow Hill and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 138.25 mi (222.49 km).

Snow Hill

#1 Snow Hill

Town in Maryland, United States

Population2,046
Coordinates38.1770600, -75.3927000
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: East Market Street (-75.392782, 38.177156)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $24.52
Round trip
$49.03
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.52 $49.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.59 $55.19
Premium $4.95 $29.72 $59.45
Diesel $5.98 $35.88 $71.76

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 Snow Hill and Frederick. The current time is 01:07:40.

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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.