Frederick to Herndon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Frederick from Herndon?

The distance from Frederick to Herndon is 30.8 miles (49.5 km) as the crow flies. Herndon is located S of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 40 miles, taking about 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland and Herndon in Virginia.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Frederick and Herndon. 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.