Atlanta to Frederick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

550.2 miles 885.4 km · straight line
648 miles actual route 1042.8 km · driving distance
12h 25min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Frederick?

The distance from Atlanta to Frederick is 550.2 miles (885.4 km) as the crow flies. Frederick is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 648 miles, taking about 12h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Frederick in Maryland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Frederick. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Frederick

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 25min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 54min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 9min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Frederick

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM