How far is Hampstead, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from Hampstead, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
55.69 mi
01h 24m
Flight
46.37 mi
74.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.37 mi
Kilometers
74.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.69 mi
Kilometers
89.63 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Hampstead
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampstead
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Hagerstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampstead
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
Emmitsburg
MD

Town in Frederick County Maryland

From Hampstead
28 mi
00h 42m
To Hagerstown
27.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shiloh Avenue

    10 m · 8 sec · Shiloh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3159 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hampstead Mexico Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hampstead Mexico Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hampstead Mexico Road

    51 m · 7 sec · Hampstead Mexico Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Mexico Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Hampstead Mexico Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Manchester Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hahn Road

    2207 ft · 54 sec · Hahn Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Englar Road

    1249 ft · 32 sec · Englar Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Baltimore Boulevard

    2414 ft · 51 sec · Baltimore Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on College View Boulevard

    1.1 km · 55 sec · College View Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Taneytown Pike

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Antrim Boulevard

    41 m · 4 sec · Antrim Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Antrim Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Trevanion Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto East Baltimore Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Baltimore Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Taneytown Pike

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Taneytown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Waynesboro Pike

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Waynesboro Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Buchanan Trail East

    5 mi · 8 min · Buchanan Trail East

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Midvale Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Midvale Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Ringgold Pike

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Ringgold Pike

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Leitersburg Pike

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Leitersburg Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Potomac Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Potomac Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Potomac Street

    3273 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taneytown Pike
16.9 mi · 30%
Waynesboro Pike
7.62 mi · 14%
Hampstead Mexico Road
5.43 mi · 10%
Leitersburg Pike
5.33 mi · 10%
Buchanan Trail East
4.96 mi · 9%
Ringgold Pike
4.59 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Taneytown Pike

Continue on Taneytown Pike

9.31 mi · 00h 13m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmitsburg
00h 42m from Hampstead
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampstead and Sunny near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 28 miles from Hampstead and 27.7 miles from Hagerstown.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emmitsburg

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

32 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

33 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

35 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

55 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 46.37 mi (74.63 km).

Hampstead

#1 Hampstead

Town in Carroll County in the U.

Population6,426
Coordinates39.6048300, -76.8499800
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Shiloh Avenue (-76.849989, 39.60491)
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.95 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.98 $11.78 $23.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampstead and Hagerstown. The current time is 00:08:01.

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.