How far is Hagerstown, MD from West Laurel, MD?
The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to West Laurel, MD is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerstown and West Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and West Laurel.
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Start on East Washington Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Dual Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Frederick
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.8 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32: Sykesville, Clarksville
1927 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sykesville Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · Sykesville Road
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Continue on Patuxent Freeway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
3124 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Laurel, Burtonsville
1334 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2473 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Sandy Spring Road
1488 ft · 32 sec · Sandy Spring Road
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Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane
1205 ft · 59 sec · Sweitzer Lane
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Turn left onto Bounds Avenue
66 m · 14 sec · Bounds Avenue
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Turn left onto Orly Lane
129 m · 20 sec · Orly Lane
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Turn right onto Malaya Place
102 m · 20 sec · Malaya Place
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Turn left onto Park Hall Drive West
643 ft · 33 sec · Park Hall Drive West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandy Street
60 m · 9 sec · Sandy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hagerstown and West Laurel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hagerstown and Rain Showers near West Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hagerstown to West Laurel?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Hagerstown and 37.2 miles from West Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hagerstown and Rain Showers near West Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near New Market
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and West Laurel. Straight-line distance: 57.57 mi (92.65 km).
#1 Hagerstown
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
| Population | 39,918 |
| Coordinates | 39.6417600, -77.7199900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Laurel
Census designated place
| Population | 4,230 |
| Coordinates | 39.1012200, -76.8997000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Laurel (-76.8997, 39.10122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
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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