How far is Chesapeake Beach, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
105.68 mi
01h 55m
Flight
91.6 mi
147.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.6 mi
Kilometers
147.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.68 mi
Kilometers
170.07 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake Beach
2026-04-18T06:12
Arrive Hagerstown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake Beach
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
Rockville
MD

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Chesapeake Beach
51.4 mi
00h 57m
To Hagerstown
54.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Beach and Hagerstown.

  1. 1

    Start on C Street

    17 m · 9 sec · C Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    146 m · 30 sec · 17th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bayside Road

    1 km · 2 min · Bayside Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Chesapeake Beach Road

    8.4 mi · 14 min · East Chesapeake Beach Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington

    1122 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern Maryland Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro

    1525 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Largo Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

    1052 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

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

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
21.4 mi · 20%
MD 117
21.2 mi · 20%
Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 18%
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 10%
East Chesapeake Beach Road
8.39 mi · 8%
Largo Road
7.63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

MD 117

Merge slight right

21 mi · 00h 26m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
91.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
00h 57m from Chesapeake Beach
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesapeake Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake Beach to Hagerstown?

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Chesapeake Beach and 54.3 miles from Hagerstown.

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

The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesapeake Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hagerstown.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

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 Rockville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 4.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

1 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake Beach and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 91.6 mi (147.41 km).

Chesapeake Beach

#1 Chesapeake Beach

Town of the United States

Population6,066
Coordinates38.6862300, -76.5346800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: C Street (-76.534692, 38.686229)
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $15.24
Round trip
$30.48
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.24 $30.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.15 $34.31
Premium $4.95 $18.48 $36.96
Diesel $5.98 $22.31 $44.61

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake Beach and Hagerstown. The current time is 06:12:55.

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.