How far is Hagerstown, MD from Poolesville, MD?

The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Poolesville, MD is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.96 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.88 mi
60.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.88 mi
Kilometers
60.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.58 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poolesville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-04-19T07:46
Arrive Poolesville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Hagerstown
23.5 mi
00h 32m
To Poolesville
23.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 12 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 109: Barnesville, Hyattstown

    1205 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hundred Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Old Hundred Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnesville Road

    604 ft · 18 sec · Barnesville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Beallsville Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Beallsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Elgin Road

    2220 ft · 56 sec · Elgin Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elgin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.1 mi · 45%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
9.99 mi · 21%
Beallsville Road
5.6 mi · 12%
Old Hundred Road
5.12 mi · 11%
Dual Highway
3.25 mi · 7%
Elgin Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 32m from Hagerstown
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hagerstown and Rain Showers near Poolesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 23.5 miles from Hagerstown and 23.5 miles from Poolesville.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hagerstown and Rain Showers near Poolesville.

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ballenger Creek, 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 Ballenger Creek.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Poolesville. Straight-line distance: 37.88 mi (60.97 km).

Hagerstown

#1 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

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

#2 Poolesville

Town in Maryland, United States

Population5,249
Coordinates39.1459400, -77.4169300
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)
End: Poolesville (-77.41693, 39.14594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.57
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.78 $13.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.63 $15.27
Premium $4.95 $8.22 $16.45
Diesel $5.98 $9.93 $19.85

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

There is no time difference between Hagerstown and Poolesville. The current time is 07:46:20.

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.