How far is Hagerstown, MD from Westminster, MD?
The driving distance from Hagerstown, MD to Westminster, MD is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
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.
Town in Frederick County Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hagerstown and Westminster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown and Westminster.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Trevanion Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road
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Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taneytown Pike
39 m · 4 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
9 mi · 12 min · Taneytown Pike
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Turn right onto WMC Drive
1613 ft · 37 sec · WMC Drive
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Turn right onto New Windsor Road
805 ft · 23 sec · New Windsor Road
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Turn left onto Uniontown Road
2089 ft · 44 sec · Uniontown Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2760 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hagerstown and Westminster.
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
Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
8.97 mi · 00h 12m
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 Westminster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hagerstown to Westminster?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Emmitsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Hagerstown and 23.9 miles from Westminster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hagerstown and Sunny near Westminster.
Stop Ideas Near Emmitsburg
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 Emmitsburg.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 38.82 mi (62.48 km).
#1 Hagerstown
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
| Population | 39,918 |
| Coordinates | 39.6417600, -77.7199900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westminster
City in northern Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,712 |
| Coordinates | 39.5753800, -76.9958100 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westminster (-76.99581, 39.57538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
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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