How far is Urbana, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Urbana, MD to Frederick, MD is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.99 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.87 mi
11.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.87 mi
Kilometers
11.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.99 mi
Kilometers
14.46 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Fri, Nov 6, 2:54 PM EST
Return by in Urbana
Fri, Nov 6, 3:09 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Urbana
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Frederick
Fri, Nov 6, 2:54 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Urbana
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Urbana
4.2 mi
00h 07m
To Frederick
4.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Urbana Pike

    92 m · 11 sec · Urbana Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    136 m · 9 sec · Sugarloaf Parkway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fingerboard Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Fingerboard Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Fingerboard Road

    1510 ft · 26 sec · Fingerboard Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1678 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1354 ft · 31 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbana 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
177.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
4.67 mi · 52%
Buckeystown Pike
1.59 mi · 18%
East Street
0.48 mi · 5%
MD 85
0.32 mi · 4%
I 270 North
0.31 mi · 3%
Fingerboard Road
0.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

4.67 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
6.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 07m from Urbana
Leave By
8:02 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Urbana and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Frederick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Urbana and 4.8 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Urbana and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Frederick.

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 6.87 mi (11.06 km).

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#1 Urbana

Urbana is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3259400, -77.3513700
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Urbana Pike (-77.351368, 39.325982)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.27
Round trip
$2.53
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.27 $2.53
Mid-grade $4.57 $1.46 $2.93
Premium $4.89 $1.57 $3.13
Diesel $6.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Urbana and Frederick. The current time is 14:40:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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