How far is Hagerstown, MD from Taneytown, MD?
The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Taneytown, MD is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerstown and Taneytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and Taneytown.
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Start on East Washington Street
1695 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Cannon Avenue
1465 ft · 45 sec · North Cannon Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2642 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
7.4 mi · 11 min · Jefferson Boulevard
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Continue on Smithsburg Pike
2307 ft · 41 sec · Smithsburg Pike
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Turn right onto Raven Rock Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Raven Rock Road
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Continue on Macafee Hill Road
1885 ft · 56 sec · Macafee Hill Road
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Turn right onto Military Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Military Road
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Turn left onto Hilltop Road
117 m · 11 sec · Hilltop Road
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Continue on Monterey Lane
3169 ft · 1 min · Monterey Lane
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Turn right onto Buchanan Trail East
1.5 km · 1 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on West Baltimore Street
3233 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Reindollar Street
9 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hagerstown and Taneytown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Taneytown Pike
Continue on Taneytown Pike
7.63 mi · 00h 11m
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 Taneytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hagerstown to Taneytown?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Highfield-Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Hagerstown and 17.8 miles from Taneytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hagerstown and Sunny near Taneytown.
Stop Ideas Near Highfield-Cascade
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 Highfield-Cascade.
Hagerstown, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Taneytown. Straight-line distance: 29.04 mi (46.74 km).
#1 Hagerstown
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
| Population | 39,918 |
| Coordinates | 39.6417600, -77.7199900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taneytown
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,846 |
| Coordinates | 39.6578800, -77.1744300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taneytown (-77.17443, 39.65788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
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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