How far is Hagerstown, MD from Sykesville, MD?

The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Sykesville, MD is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
53.58 mi
01h 07m
Flight
44.17 mi
71.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.17 mi
Kilometers
71.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.58 mi
Kilometers
86.23 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sykesville
Wed, Jun 3, 12:00 PM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Wed, Jun 3, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-06-03T10:52
Arrive Sykesville
Wed, Jun 3, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Frederick
MD

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

From Hagerstown
26.8 mi
00h 33m
To Sykesville
26.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1817 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Westminster, Olney

    2170 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Route 97 North

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 97 North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Frederick Road

    1788 ft · 49 sec · Old Frederick Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Forsythe Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Forsythe Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Friendship Road

    826 ft · 17 sec · West Friendship Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1635 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    2296 ft · 46 sec · Springfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
44.2 mi · 82%
Dual Highway
3.25 mi · 6%
Forsythe Road
2.91 mi · 5%
Route 97 North
0.82 mi · 2%
MD 97
0.45 mi · 1%
Springfield Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederick
00h 33m from Hagerstown
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hagerstown and Sunny near Sykesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Hagerstown and 26.8 miles from Sykesville.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hagerstown and Sunny near Sykesville.

Stop Ideas Near Frederick

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

1 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

2 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

29 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

37 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Sykesville. Straight-line distance: 44.17 mi (71.08 km).

Hagerstown

#1 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

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

#2 Sykesville

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population3,973
Coordinates39.3737100, -76.9677600
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)
End: Sykesville (-76.96776, 39.37371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hagerstown and Sykesville. The current time is 10:52:37.

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.