How far is Hagerstown, MD from Cambridge, MD?

The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Cambridge, MD is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.26 mi
03h 07m
Flight
115.31 mi
185.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.31 mi
Kilometers
185.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.26 mi
Kilometers
230.56 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:44 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
Severn
MD

Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Hagerstown
71.6 mi
01h 33m
To Cambridge
71.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.6 mi · 48 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Cedar Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Cedar Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Race Street

    935 ft · 25 sec · Race Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Race Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
50.3 mi · 35%
US 50 East
33.8 mi · 24%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 13%
MD 100 East
18.1 mi · 13%
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.08 mi · 4%
Baltimore
4.6 mi · 3%
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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Severn
01h 33m from Hagerstown
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hagerstown and Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Hagerstown and 71.7 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Severn

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Severn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severn.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

6 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

25 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 115.31 mi (185.57 km).

Hagerstown

#1 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

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

#2 Cambridge

City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Population12,213
Coordinates38.5631700, -76.0788300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)
End: Cambridge (-76.07883, 38.56317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.14 L · about $20.68
Round trip
$41.35
10.12 gal · 38.28 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.68 $41.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.27 $46.54
Premium $4.95 $25.07 $50.13
Diesel $5.98 $30.26 $60.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hagerstown and Cambridge. The current time is 21:55:06.

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.