College Station to Frederick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1227.2 miles 1975 km · straight line
1472.6 miles estimated 2370 km · driving distance
29h 38min estimated drive time
$142 - $174 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Frederick?

The distance from College Station to Frederick is 1227.2 miles (1975 km) as the crow flies. Frederick is located NE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1472.6 miles, taking about 29h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for College Station and Frederick. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from College Station to Frederick

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 38min $142 - $174 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 34min $118–$221* Budget
Train ~38h 31min $177–$515* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Frederick

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 409 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients