How far is Hershey, PA from Taneytown, MD?
The driving distance from Hershey, PA to Taneytown, MD is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hershey and Taneytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hershey and Taneytown.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West Chocolate Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Chocolate Avenue
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
1151 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
2115 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
36.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 134
766 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Taneytown Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Taneytown Road
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Continue on Harney Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Harney Road
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Turn left onto West Baltimore Street
2958 ft · 1 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 Hershey and Taneytown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 15 South
Continue straight
36.4 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.
Light Rain Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hershey and Patchy Fog near Taneytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hershey to Taneytown?
The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Franklintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Hershey and 31.3 miles from Taneytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hershey and Patchy Fog near Taneytown.
Stop Ideas Near Franklintown
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 Franklintown.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hershey and Taneytown. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.9 km).
#1 Hershey
Census designated place
| Population | 14,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2859200, -76.6502500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
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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