How far is Dillsburg, PA from Boonsboro, MD?

The driving distance from Dillsburg, PA to Boonsboro, MD is about 63.7 miles (102.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.71 mi
01h 33m
Flight
53.1 mi
85.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.1 mi
Kilometers
85.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.71 mi
Kilometers
102.53 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonsboro
Fri, Oct 16, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Dillsburg
Fri, Oct 16, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dillsburg
2026-10-16T01:42
Arrive Boonsboro
Fri, Oct 16, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dillsburg
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
Emmitsburg
MD

Town in Frederick County Maryland

From Dillsburg
31.8 mi
00h 46m
To Boonsboro
31.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dillsburg and Boonsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dillsburg and Boonsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on East Harrisburg Street

    1571 ft · 55 sec · East Harrisburg Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    41.3 mi · 52 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 77: Thurmont

    1473 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1445 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Foxville Road

    9.6 mi · 18 min · Foxville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mapleville Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Mapleville Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mapleville Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Mapleville Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Mapleville Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Mapleville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Maple Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2480 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Potomac Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Potomac Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Potomac Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dillsburg and Boonsboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foxville Road
9.61 mi · 15%
Mapleville Road
9.58 mi · 15%
Jefferson Boulevard
1.14 mi · 2%
Maple Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
East Harrisburg Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

41.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmitsburg
00h 46m from Dillsburg
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dillsburg and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boonsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dillsburg to Boonsboro?

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 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 Dillsburg and 31.9 miles from Boonsboro.

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 10.6 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dillsburg and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boonsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Emmitsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emmitsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

32 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

33 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

35 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

55 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dillsburg and Boonsboro. Straight-line distance: 53.1 mi (85.46 km).

Dillsburg

#1 Dillsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,579
Coordinates40.1109300, -77.0349800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boonsboro

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

Population3,455
Coordinates39.5062100, -77.6524900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Dillsburg (-77.03498, 40.11093)
End: Boonsboro (-77.65249, 39.50621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.09
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.04 $20.09
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.08 $22.16
Premium $5.31 $11.94 $23.87
Diesel $6.55 $14.74 $29.47

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 Pennsylvania · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dillsburg and Boonsboro. The current time is 01:42:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.