Dale City to Frederick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dale City from Frederick?

The distance from Dale City to Frederick is 53.9 miles (86.8 km) as the crow flies. Frederick is located N of Dale City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.1 miles, taking about 1h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Dale City in Virginia and Frederick in Maryland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dale City 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.