Frederick to Hartford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296.9 miles 477.8 km · straight line
371.1 miles estimated 597.3 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Frederick from Hartford?

The distance from Frederick to Hartford is 296.9 miles (477.8 km) as the crow flies. Hartford is located NE of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.1 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland and Hartford in Connecticut.

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 Frederick and Hartford. 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 Frederick to Hartford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frederick & Hartford

Quick Facts

Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m elevation
Hartford
41.77°N, 72.67°W
America/New_York
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients