How far is Hagerstown, MD from North Potomac, MD?
The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to North Potomac, MD is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerstown and North Potomac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and North Potomac.
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Start on East Washington Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Dual Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Frederick
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 20 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 27: Damascus
1090 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Germantown, Father Hurley Boulevard
1600 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Father Hurley Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Father Hurley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Germantown Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Germantown Road
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Turn left onto Darnestown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right onto Turkey Foot Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Turkey Foot Road
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Continue on Turkey Foot Road
2925 ft · 1 min · Turkey Foot Road
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Turn right onto Query Mill Road
35 m · 4 sec · Query Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Query Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hagerstown and North Potomac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Hagerstown and Sunny near North Potomac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hagerstown to North Potomac?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Hagerstown and 26 miles from North Potomac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hagerstown and Sunny near North Potomac.
Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballenger Creek.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and North Potomac. Straight-line distance: 45.63 mi (73.43 km).
#1 Hagerstown
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
| Population | 39,918 |
| Coordinates | 39.6417600, -77.7199900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 24,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.0828900, -77.2649800 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Potomac (-77.26498, 39.08289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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