How far is Hagerstown, MD from Middletown, MD?

The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Middletown, MD is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
126.14 mi
02h 51m
Flight
102.53 mi
165 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.53 mi
Kilometers
165 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.14 mi
Kilometers
203 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Fri, Apr 24, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Fri, Apr 24, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-04-24T07:25
Arrive Middletown
Fri, Apr 24, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Kemp Mill
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Hagerstown
63.1 mi
01h 25m
To Middletown
63.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    25.7 mi · 34 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

    1256 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Forestville Road

    130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto MD 337 South

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf

    2410 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Crain Highway

    24.4 mi · 37 min · Crain Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Crain Highway

    547 ft · 18 sec · Crain Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rock Point Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Rock Point Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rock Point Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
29.5 mi · 23%
Capital Beltway
25.7 mi · 20%
Crain Highway
24.5 mi · 19%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.1 mi · 17%
Branch Avenue
8.07 mi · 6%
Rock Point Road
6.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

25.7 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp Mill
01h 25m from Hagerstown
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hagerstown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Kemp Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Hagerstown and 63.1 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kemp Mill

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 Kemp Mill and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kemp Mill.

RAIL

Rockville station

12 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 102.53 mi (165 km).

Hagerstown

#1 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

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

#2 Middletown

Town in Maryland, USA

Population4,910
Coordinates38.3076300, -76.8844100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)
End: Middletown (-76.88441, 38.30763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.85 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.37
8.9 gal · 33.7 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.18 $36.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.47 $40.93
Premium $4.95 $22.05 $44.09
Diesel $5.98 $26.61 $53.22

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Hagerstown and Middletown. The current time is 07:25:14.

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.