How far is Annapolis, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.95 mi
01h 34m
Flight
80.06 mi
128.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.06 mi
Kilometers
128.85 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.95 mi
Kilometers
152.8 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Annapolis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
47.9 mi
00h 47m
To Hagerstown
47 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Hagerstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Hagerstown.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Circle

    24 m · 2 sec · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto College Avenue

    105 m · 7 sec · College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bladen Street

    1489 ft · 41 sec · Bladen Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2017 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Hagerstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
59.9 mi · 63%
I 97 North
17.9 mi · 19%
Baltimore Beltway
8.88 mi · 9%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 3%
John Hanson Highway
1.82 mi · 2%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 47m from Annapolis
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Annapolis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Hagerstown?

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Annapolis and 47 miles from Hagerstown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Annapolis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hagerstown.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sykesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 80.06 mi (128.85 km).

Annapolis

#1 Annapolis

City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Population39,524
Coordinates38.9785900, -76.4918400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-76.491792, 38.978586)
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.68 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.7 gal · 25.36 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.41 $30.81
Premium $4.95 $16.60 $33.19
Diesel $5.98 $20.03 $40.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Hagerstown. The current time is 20:22:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.