How far is California, MD from Grantsville, MD?
The driving distance from California, MD to Grantsville, MD is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Grantsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Grantsville.
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Start on Shady Mile Drive
995 ft · 48 sec · Shady Mile Drive
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Turn right onto Three Notch Road
21.7 mi · 31 min · Three Notch Road
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Continue on Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
2193 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
28.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
61.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 495: Grantsville, Swanton
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on South Yoder Street
908 ft · 23 sec · South Yoder Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1820 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between California and Grantsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 40
Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
61.2 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving California and Sunny near Grantsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Grantsville?
The road trip is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Braddock Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from California and 111.2 miles from Grantsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.03 one way or $64.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Grantsville.
Stop Ideas Near Braddock Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Braddock Heights.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Grantsville. Straight-line distance: 171.56 mi (276.1 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3004000, -76.5074500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grantsville
Town of the United States
| Population | 865 |
| Coordinates | 39.6950800, -79.1511400 |
| Altitude | 702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grantsville (-79.15114, 39.69508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $4.09 | $32.03 | $64.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.06 | $72.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.84 | $77.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $46.88 | $93.77 |
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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