Detroit to Frederick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

356.7 miles 574 km · straight line
477.3 miles actual route 768.2 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Frederick?

The distance from Detroit to Frederick is 356.7 miles (574 km) as the crow flies. Frederick is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.3 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Frederick in Maryland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Frederick

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $57–$167* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM