How far is Hagerstown, MD from Rockville, MD?

The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Rockville, MD is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
52.57 mi
00h 56m
Flight
49.02 mi
78.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.02 mi
Kilometers
78.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.57 mi
Kilometers
84.61 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Tue, May 5, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Tue, May 5, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-05-05T05:31
Arrive Rockville
Tue, May 5, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
26.2 mi
00h 28m
To Rockville
26.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 28: West Montgomery Avenue

    1074 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Key West Highway

    957 ft · 33 sec · Key West Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    1159 ft · 38 sec · West Montgomery Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    19 m · 2 sec · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
25.4 mi · 48%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.1 mi · 40%
Dual Highway
3.25 mi · 6%
West Montgomery Avenue
1.15 mi · 2%
East Washington Street
0.4 mi · 1%
I 270 South
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 28m from Hagerstown
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hagerstown and Sunny near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 26.2 miles from Hagerstown and 26.3 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hagerstown and Sunny near Rockville.

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 Rockville. Straight-line distance: 49.02 mi (78.89 km).

Hagerstown

#1 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

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

#2 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)
End: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.95 $9.16 $18.33
Diesel $5.98 $11.06 $22.13

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hagerstown and Rockville. The current time is 05:31:39.

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.