How far is Hagerstown, MD from Arbutus, MD?

The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Arbutus, MD is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
69.25 mi
01h 09m
Flight
60.64 mi
97.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.64 mi
Kilometers
97.59 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.25 mi
Kilometers
111.45 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arbutus
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Arbutus
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hagerstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Hagerstown
34.6 mi
00h 34m
To Arbutus
34.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and Arbutus.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    2130 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Dual Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Frederick

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Arbutus

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Leeds Avenue

    893 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Circle Drive

    1917 ft · 1 min · Circle Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Shelbourne Road

    750 ft · 26 sec · Shelbourne Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shelbourne Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
50.3 mi · 73%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 13%
Baltimore Beltway
4.23 mi · 6%
Dual Highway
3.25 mi · 5%
I 695 South
0.55 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

43.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
00h 34m from Hagerstown
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hagerstown to Arbutus?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 34.6 miles from Hagerstown and 34.7 miles from Arbutus.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Hagerstown and Arbutus. Straight-line distance: 60.64 mi (97.59 km).

Hagerstown

#1 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Arbutus

#2 Arbutus

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Population20,483
Coordinates39.2545500, -76.6999700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)
End: Shelbourne Road (-76.700117, 39.254645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.97
Round trip
$19.94
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.97 $19.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.22 $22.44
Premium $4.95 $12.09 $24.18
Diesel $5.98 $14.59 $29.18

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 Hagerstown and Arbutus. The current time is 08:21:16.

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.