How far is Boonsboro, MD from Dillsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Boonsboro, MD to Dillsburg, PA is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boonsboro and Dillsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boonsboro and Dillsburg.
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Start on Potomac Street
37 m · 9 sec · Potomac Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2480 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Mapleville Road
6 mi · 11 min · Mapleville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mapleville Road
47 m · 3 sec · Mapleville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mapleville Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Mapleville Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Foxville Road
9.6 mi · 18 min · Foxville Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2943 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 15 North
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
41.1 mi · 51 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto West Harrisburg Street
1571 ft · 53 sec · West Harrisburg Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Harrisburg Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boonsboro and Dillsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Catoctin Mountain Highway
Merge slight left onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
41.1 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boonsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dillsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boonsboro to Dillsburg?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Emmitsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Boonsboro and 31.9 miles from Dillsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boonsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dillsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Emmitsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boonsboro and Dillsburg. Straight-line distance: 53.1 mi (85.46 km).
#1 Boonsboro
Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,455 |
| Coordinates | 39.5062100, -77.6524900 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dillsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,579 |
| Coordinates | 40.1109300, -77.0349800 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dillsburg (-77.03498, 40.11093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $14.31 | $28.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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