How far is Hagerstown, MD from Capitol Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Capitol Heights, MD is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerstown and Capitol Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and Capitol Heights.
-
1
Start on East Washington Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
-
2
Continue on Dual Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Frederick
1758 ft · 43 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
2112 ft · 52 sec
-
6
Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
-
7
Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
-
9
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
13.1 mi · 17 min · Capital Beltway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward South Washington
2426 ft · 59 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
2902 ft · 35 sec
-
13
Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
817 ft · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
585 ft · 14 sec
-
15
Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
127 m · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
-
16
Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
-
17
Turn right onto 63rd Street Northeast
1015 ft · 17 sec · 63rd Street Northeast
-
18
Continue on Southern Avenue Northeast
796 ft · 16 sec · Southern Avenue Northeast
-
19
Continue on Southern Avenue Southeast
130 m · 16 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast
-
20
Turn left onto Davey Street
87 m · 8 sec · Davey Street
-
21
Turn right onto Chamber Avenue
1457 ft · 40 sec · Chamber Avenue
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chamber Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hagerstown and Capitol Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hagerstown and Rain Showers near Capitol Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hagerstown to Capitol Heights?
The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Hagerstown and 40 miles from Capitol Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hagerstown and Rain Showers near Capitol Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Capitol Heights. Straight-line distance: 67.7 mi (108.96 km).
#1 Hagerstown
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
| Population | 39,918 |
| Coordinates | 39.6417600, -77.7199900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Capitol Heights
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,514 |
| Coordinates | 38.8851100, -76.9158100 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Heights (-76.91581, 38.88511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.52 | $23.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.86 | $33.73 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.