How far is Fort George G Mead Junction, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
73.66 mi
01h 28m
Flight
61.17 mi
98.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.17 mi
Kilometers
98.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.66 mi
Kilometers
118.55 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 15, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Fort George G Mead Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort George G Mead Junction
2026-04-15T05:53
Arrive Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 15, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort George G Mead Junction
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 Fort George G Mead Junction
36.8 mi
00h 44m
To Hagerstown
36.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort George G Mead Junction and Hagerstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction and Hagerstown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Brock Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Guilford Road

    2431 ft · 1 min · Guilford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road

    126 m · 8 sec · Dorsey Run Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 West: Laurel

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Patuxent Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Broken Land Parkway

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Park & Ride West Lot

    532 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Broken Land Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Broken Land Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 North: Baltimore

    2617 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Columbia Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort George G Mead Junction 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
55.3 mi · 75%
Columbia Pike
6.81 mi · 9%
Patuxent Freeway
3.9 mi · 5%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 4%
Broken Land Parkway
2.17 mi · 3%
US 29 North
0.5 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
00h 44m from Fort George G Mead Junction
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort George G Mead Junction and Isolated Rain Showers near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort George G Mead Junction to Hagerstown?

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 36.8 miles from Fort George G Mead Junction and 36.8 miles from Hagerstown.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort George G Mead Junction and Isolated Rain Showers 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 Fort George G Mead Junction and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 61.17 mi (98.44 km).

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#1 Fort George G Mead Junction

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

Population9,505
Coordinates39.1259400, -76.7891400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort George G Mead Junction (-76.78914, 39.12594)
End: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.96 $23.91
Premium $4.95 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $5.98 $15.55 $31.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort George G Mead Junction and Hagerstown. The current time is 05:53:39.

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