How far is Ellicott City, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from Ellicott City, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
63.68 mi
01h 06m
Flight
55.56 mi
89.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.56 mi
Kilometers
89.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.68 mi
Kilometers
102.49 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Ellicott City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellicott City
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellicott City
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
New Market
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Ellicott City
31.2 mi
00h 33m
To Hagerstown
32.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ellicott City and Hagerstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Columbia Pike

    34 m · 13 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1060 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ellicott Mills Drive

    2709 ft · 1 min · Ellicott Mills Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Court House Drive

    1079 ft · 22 sec · Court House Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Rogers Avenue

    2215 ft · 47 sec · Rogers Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Baltimore National Pike

    2286 ft · 54 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 North: Frederick

    2419 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellicott City 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
55.3 mi · 87%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 5%
Columbia Pike
0.96 mi · 2%
Ellicott Mills Drive
0.51 mi · 1%
US 40 West
0.48 mi · 1%
US 29 North
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

33.2 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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
00h 33m from Ellicott City
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ellicott City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ellicott City to Hagerstown?

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Ellicott City and 32.5 miles from Hagerstown.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ellicott City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hagerstown.

Stop Ideas Near New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Market, 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 New Market.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

12 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

35 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

40 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellicott City and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 55.56 mi (89.42 km).

Ellicott City

#1 Ellicott City

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

Population65,834
Coordinates39.2673300, -76.7983100
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Columbia Pike (-76.798274, 39.267288)
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 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 $9.19
Round trip
$18.39
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.19 $18.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.95 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.98 $13.46 $26.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellicott City and Hagerstown. The current time is 21:28:27.

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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.