How far is Woodsboro, MD from Frederick, MD?
The driving distance from Woodsboro, MD to Frederick, MD is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Frederick County Maryland
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodsboro and Frederick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodsboro and Frederick.
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Start on South Main Street
6 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Road
904 ft · 18 sec · Liberty Road
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Turn right onto Woodsboro Pike
6.4 mi · 10 min · Woodsboro Pike
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Continue on Liberty Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Liberty Road
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South
2598 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Frederick Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Frederick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Frederick
41 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Maxwell Avenue
3152 ft · 2 min · Maxwell Avenue
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Turn right onto East Patrick Street
127 m · 12 sec · East Patrick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodsboro and Frederick.
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.
Woodsboro Pike
Turn right onto Woodsboro Pike
6.42 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Woodsboro and Sunny near Frederick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodsboro to Frederick?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Walkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Woodsboro and 5.7 miles from Frederick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodsboro and Sunny near Frederick.
Stop Ideas Near Walkersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walkersville.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodsboro and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 9.67 mi (15.57 km).
#1 Woodsboro
Town in Frederick County Maryland
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 39.5331600, -77.3147100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frederick
The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
| Population | 73,308 |
| Coordinates | 39.4142700, -77.4105400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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