How far is Brandywine, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from Brandywine, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
95.88 mi
02h 03m
Flight
80.29 mi
129.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.29 mi
Kilometers
129.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.88 mi
Kilometers
154.3 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 15, 2:24 PM EDT
Return by in Brandywine
Wed, Apr 15, 4:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandywine
2026-04-15T12:20
Arrive Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 15, 2:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandywine
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
Gaithersburg
MD

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Brandywine
47.9 mi
01h 01m
To Hagerstown
48 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brandywine Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Brandywine Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1274 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandywine 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
31.8 mi · 33%
Capital Beltway
27.9 mi · 29%
I 70 West
21.4 mi · 22%
Branch Avenue
7.9 mi · 8%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 3%
Brandywine Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

28.2 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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaithersburg
01h 01m from Brandywine
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brandywine and Isolated Rain Showers near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Gaithersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Brandywine and 48 miles from Hagerstown.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brandywine and Isolated Rain Showers near Hagerstown.

Stop Ideas Near Gaithersburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gaithersburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 1.2 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 1.1 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 4 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

8 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

32 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

34 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

35 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandywine and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 80.29 mi (129.21 km).

Brandywine

#1 Brandywine

Census designated place

Population6,719
Coordinates38.6967800, -76.8477500
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandywine (-76.84775, 38.69678)
End: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.54 $31.09
Premium $4.95 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.98 $20.21 $40.42

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandywine and Hagerstown. The current time is 12:20:28.

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.