How far is Hagerstown, MD from Ballenger Creek, MD?
The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerstown and Ballenger Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and Ballenger Creek.
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Start on East Washington Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Dual Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Frederick
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85 South: Buckeystown
1664 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Turn right onto Executive Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Executive Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Design Road
2195 ft · 52 sec · New Design Road
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Turn right onto Robin Drive
2397 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive
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Turn right onto Canada Goose Court
54 m · 8 sec · Canada Goose Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canada Goose Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hagerstown and Ballenger Creek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Hagerstown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ballenger Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hagerstown to Ballenger Creek?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Myersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Hagerstown and 14.5 miles from Ballenger Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Hagerstown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ballenger Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Myersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Myersville.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Ballenger Creek. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.63 km).
#1 Hagerstown
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
| Population | 39,918 |
| Coordinates | 39.6417600, -77.7199900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballenger Creek
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,274 |
| Coordinates | 39.3726000, -77.4352600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballenger Creek (-77.43526, 39.3726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
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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