Frederick to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

600 miles 965.6 km · straight line
720 miles estimated 1158.7 km · driving distance
14h 29min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Frederick from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Frederick to Huntsville, Alabama is 600 miles (965.6 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located WSW of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720 miles, taking about 14h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Frederick and Huntsville, Alabama. 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 Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 29min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 23min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 50min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frederick & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m elevation
Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients