Where is Frederick, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Frederick Located? - Frederick is a city located in the Frederick County of Maryland, United States. Frederick lies between 44.7132969 Degrees North latitudes and 93.4227274 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Frederick, Maryland

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Where is Frederick?: The Google Map showing the location of Frederick in the U.S. state of Maryland.

Where is Frederick Located?

Frederick is a city located in the Frederick County of Maryland, United States. Frederick lies between 44.7132969 Degrees North latitudes and 93.4227274 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Frederick city is 78171 people and the city has a total area of 23.79 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Frederick, Maryland Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFrederick
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouth
Latitude39.4143°N
Longitude77.4105°W
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Land Area23.96 sq mi
Water Area0.18 sq mi
Total Area24.14 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)78,171
Population Density3,262 per sq mi
ZIP Codes21701, 21702, 21703, 21704, 21705, 21709
Area Code240, 301
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-31375
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 6th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Frederick, Maryland

  • Middletown, Maryland - West - 8 mi
  • Walkersville, Maryland - North - 8 mi
  • Thurmont, Maryland - North - 14 mi
  • Brunswick, Maryland - Southwest - 16 mi
  • Mount Airy, Maryland - East - 17 mi
  • New Market, Maryland - East - 10 mi
  • Hagerstown, Maryland - West - 25 mi
  • Gaithersburg, Maryland - Southeast - 29 mi
  • Leesburg, Virginia - South - 28 mi
  • Westminster, Maryland - Northeast - 31 mi

Driving Distances from Frederick, Maryland

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
New MarketMaryland1015 minutes
MiddletownMaryland812 minutes
WalkersvilleMaryland812 minutes
ThurmontMaryland1420 minutes
Mount AiryMaryland1722 minutes
BrunswickMaryland1625 minutes
HagerstownMaryland2530 minutes
LeesburgVirginia2835 minutes
GaithersburgMaryland2935 minutes
WestminsterMaryland3140 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Frederick, Maryland

ModeDetails
Airport NameFrederick Municipal Airport
IATA CodeFDK
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 70, Interstate 270, U.S. Route 15, U.S. Route 40, Maryland Route 26
Train/Amtrak ServiceMARC Brunswick Line commuter rail; nearest Amtrak stations at Rockville and Martinsburg
Local Bus/Transit ServiceTransIT Services of Frederick County
  • Interstate 70 is the primary east-west corridor connecting Frederick with Baltimore, Hagerstown, and western Maryland.
  • Interstate 270 provides direct access south to Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, and Washington, D.C.
  • U.S. Route 15 connects Frederick with Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Leesburg, Virginia.
  • U.S. Route 40 serves as a historic highway through downtown Frederick and neighboring communities.
  • Maryland Route 26 provides an important connection between Frederick, Libertytown, and Carroll County.

What are top Places to Visit in Frederick, Maryland

Landmark NameType
Historic Downtown FrederickHistoric District
Baker ParkCity Park
Carroll Creek ParkUrban Park
National Museum of Civil War MedicineMuseum
Schifferstadt Architectural MuseumHistoric House Museum
Rose Hill Manor Park & MuseumsHistoric Site
Monocacy National BattlefieldHistoric Battlefield
Catoctin Mountain ParkNational Park
Gambrill State ParkState Park
Weinberg Center for the ArtsPerforming Arts Venue

Colleges and Universities in Frederick, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Hood CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts and graduate programs
Frederick Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer education
Mount St. Mary's UniversityPrivateUniversityCatholic liberal arts education
University of Maryland Global Campus – Frederick CenterPublicUniversityAdult and online education
Frederick County Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education throughout the county

Waterbodies in Frederick, Maryland

Monocacy River, Carroll Creek, Linganore Creek, Ballenger Creek, Lake Linganore, Catoctin Creek, Potomac River, Little Pipe Creek

Golf Courses in Frederick, Maryland

Clustered Spires Golf Club, Worthington Manor Golf Club, Whiskey Creek Golf Club, Holly Hills Country Club, Maryland National Golf Club, Glade Valley Golf Club

Frederick, Maryland — Key Historical Facts

  • Frederick was founded in 1745 and quickly became one of Maryland's most important inland market towns because of its strategic location along major trade routes.
  • The city played a significant role during the American Civil War, particularly after the 1864 Battle of Monocacy, often called the "Battle That Saved Washington."
  • Downtown Frederick retains hundreds of well-preserved eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings that reflect its colonial and Victorian heritage.
  • The National Museum of Civil War Medicine highlights Frederick's role as a center for treating wounded soldiers during the Civil War.
  • Today, Frederick is recognized for its vibrant historic district, thriving arts community, growing biotechnology sector, and proximity to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

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