How far is Hagerstown, MD from Berlin, MD?

The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Berlin, MD is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.16 mi
04h 12m
Flight
162.38 mi
261.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.38 mi
Kilometers
261.32 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.16 mi
Kilometers
302.82 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-04-18T21:50
Arrive Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hagerstown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Hagerstown
94 mi
02h 06m
To Berlin
94.1 mi
02h 06m

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
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    2796 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard

    20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Worcester Highway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Worcester Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    1580 ft · 45 sec · Bay Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    159 m · 23 sec · Church Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Tripoli Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Tripoli Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tripoli Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
50.3 mi · 27%
Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 11%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 10%
Seashore Highway
18.4 mi · 10%
MD 100 East
18.1 mi · 10%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 8%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
02h 06m from Hagerstown
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Hagerstown and 94.1 miles from Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 162.38 mi (261.32 km).

Hagerstown

#1 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

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

#2 Berlin

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,940
Coordinates38.3226200, -75.2176900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)
End: Berlin (-75.21769, 38.32262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.13 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.26
13.28 gal · 50.26 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.13 $54.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.54 $61.07
Premium $4.95 $32.89 $65.79
Diesel $5.98 $39.71 $79.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hagerstown and Berlin. The current time is 21:50:16.

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.