How far is Hagerstown, MD from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD?

The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Fort George G Mead Junction, MD is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.82 mi
01h 28m
Flight
61.17 mi
98.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.17 mi
Kilometers
98.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.82 mi
Kilometers
115.58 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort George G Mead Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-04-15T07:50
Arrive Fort George G Mead Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hagerstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Market
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Hagerstown
35.9 mi
00h 44m
To Fort George G Mead Junction
35.9 mi
00h 44m

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
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerstown and Fort George G Mead Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and Fort George G Mead Junction.

  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

    4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville

    1927 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sykesville Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Sykesville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Patuxent Freeway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Patuxent Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Dorsey Run Road

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Dorsey Run Road, Guilford Road, National Bus Parkway, Henkels Lane

    125 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road

    1425 ft · 38 sec · Dorsey Run Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Guilford Road

    2386 ft · 59 sec · Guilford Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brock Bridge Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Brock Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hagerstown and Fort George G Mead Junction.

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
47.8 mi · 67%
Patuxent Freeway
10.1 mi · 14%
Sykesville Road
8.08 mi · 11%
Dual Highway
3.25 mi · 5%
Dorsey Run Road
0.79 mi · 1%
MD 32
0.57 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
00h 44m from Hagerstown
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Hagerstown and Mostly Sunny near Fort George G Mead Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hagerstown to Fort George G Mead Junction?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Hagerstown and 35.9 miles from Fort George G Mead Junction.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Hagerstown and Mostly Sunny near Fort George G Mead Junction.

Stop Ideas Near New Market

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

12 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

35 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

40 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Fort George G Mead Junction. Straight-line distance: 61.17 mi (98.44 km).

Hagerstown

#1 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fort George G Mead Junction

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

Population9,505
Coordinates39.1259400, -76.7891400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)
End: Fort George G Mead Junction (-76.78914, 39.12594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

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 Fort George G Mead Junction. The current time is 07:50:27.

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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.