How far is Denton, MD from Hagerstown, MD?
The driving distance from Denton, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 02h 18m.
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
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Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denton and Hagerstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denton and Hagerstown.
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Start on South 6th Street
21 m · 7 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2557 ft · 1 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto Gay Street
94 m · 5 sec · Gay Street
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Continue on Meeting House Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Meeting House Road
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Turn left onto Shore Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 24 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North
1913 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
3 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
33.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
2556 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Dual Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
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Continue on East Franklin Street
1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denton and Hagerstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
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33.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Denton and Sunny near Hagerstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denton to Hagerstown?
The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Denton and 65.5 miles from Hagerstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denton and Sunny near Hagerstown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denton and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 113.97 mi (183.42 km).
#1 Denton
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,538 |
| Coordinates | 38.8845600, -75.8271600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hagerstown
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
| Population | 39,918 |
| Coordinates | 39.6417600, -77.7199900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.75 | $37.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
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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