How far is Hagerstown, MD from Selby-on-the-Bay, MD?

The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Selby-on-the-Bay, MD is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
100.24 mi
02h 05m
Flight
81.33 mi
130.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.33 mi
Kilometers
130.89 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.24 mi
Kilometers
161.32 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selby-on-the-Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-04-19T09:45
Arrive Selby-on-the-Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Hagerstown
50.1 mi
01h 02m
To Selby-on-the-Bay
50.1 mi
01h 02m

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
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerstown and Selby-on-the-Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and Selby-on-the-Bay.

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road

    2898 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Solomons Island Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    2281 ft · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Edgemont Street

    2436 ft · 2 min · Edgemont Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edgemont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hagerstown and Selby-on-the-Bay.

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
50.3 mi · 50%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 10%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 9%
Baltimore Beltway
8.83 mi · 9%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 8%
Solomons Island Road
3.36 mi · 3%
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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
01h 02m from Hagerstown
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hagerstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hagerstown to Selby-on-the-Bay?

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Hagerstown and 50.1 miles from Selby-on-the-Bay.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hagerstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Selby-on-the-Bay. Straight-line distance: 81.33 mi (130.89 km).

Hagerstown

#1 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Selby-on-the-Bay

#2 Selby-on-the-Bay

Census designated place

Population4,040
Coordinates38.9162200, -76.5224600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)
End: Selby-on-the-Bay (-76.52246, 38.91622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.39 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.93
7.08 gal · 26.78 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.46 $28.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.28 $32.56
Premium $4.95 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $5.98 $21.17 $42.34

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 Selby-on-the-Bay. The current time is 09:45:43.

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.