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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.1 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24 mi
38.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24 mi
Kilometers
38.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.1 mi
Kilometers
46.83 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballenger Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-04-15T09:55
Arrive Ballenger Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hagerstown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Myersville
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Hagerstown
14.5 mi
00h 19m
To Ballenger Creek
14.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

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.

  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

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 85 South: Buckeystown

    1664 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Buckeystown Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Executive Way

    1.2 km · 2 min · Executive Way

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Design Road

    2195 ft · 52 sec · New Design Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Robin Drive

    2397 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Canada Goose Court

    54 m · 8 sec · Canada Goose Court

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.1 mi · 73%
Dual Highway
3.25 mi · 11%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
0.93 mi · 3%
Executive Way
0.73 mi · 3%
Buckeystown Pike
0.73 mi · 3%
Robin Drive
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myersville
00h 19m from Hagerstown
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

17 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

19 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

20 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

25 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Ballenger Creek. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.63 km).

Hagerstown

#1 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Ballenger Creek

#2 Ballenger Creek

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population18,274
Coordinates39.3726000, -77.4352600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)
End: Ballenger Creek (-77.43526, 39.3726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hagerstown and Ballenger Creek. The current time is 09:55:29.

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.