How far is Kettering, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from Kettering, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.13 mi
01h 32m
Flight
71.29 mi
114.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.29 mi
Kilometers
114.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.13 mi
Kilometers
137.01 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Fri, Nov 6, 5:13 PM EST
Return by in Kettering
Fri, Nov 6, 6:46 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kettering
2026-11-06T15:40
Arrive Hagerstown
Fri, Nov 6, 5:13 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kettering
9:30 PM EST
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
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Kettering
39.8 mi
00h 46m
To Hagerstown
45.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Largo Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Largo Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

    1052 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
21.4 mi · 25%
MD 117
21.2 mi · 25%
Capital Beltway
18.5 mi · 22%
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 12%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 4%
Landover Road
1.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MD 117

Merge slight right

21 mi · 00h 26m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 46m from Kettering
Leave By
3:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Mostly Cloudy near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Kettering and 45.4 miles from Hagerstown.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Mostly Cloudy near Hagerstown.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 71.29 mi (114.73 km).

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#1 Kettering

Kettering is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8845600, -76.8146900
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Largo Road (-76.814588, 38.884621)
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.37 L · about $11.87
Round trip
$23.73
6 gal · 22.74 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.87 $23.73
Mid-grade $4.57 $13.72 $27.43
Premium $4.89 $14.68 $29.36
Diesel $6.30 $18.91 $37.81

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Kettering and Hagerstown. The current time is 15:40:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.