Frederick to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

558.5 miles 898.8 km · straight line
651.8 miles actual route 1048.9 km · driving distance
12h 9min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Frederick from Nashville?

The distance from Frederick to Nashville is 558.5 miles (898.8 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located WSW of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 651.8 miles, taking about 12h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland and Nashville in Tennessee.

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 Nashville. 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 Frederick to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 9min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 35min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~15h 48min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frederick & Nashville

Quick Facts

Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM