How far is Middle River, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from Middle River, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.38 mi
01h 34m
Flight
71.51 mi
115.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.51 mi
Kilometers
115.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.38 mi
Kilometers
143.84 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Middle River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middle River
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Hagerstown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middle River
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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Middle River
43.1 mi
00h 47m
To Hagerstown
46.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Middle River and Hagerstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middle River and Hagerstown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Magnolia Avenue

    120 m · 25 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Riverton Road

    95 m · 15 sec · Riverton Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Martin Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 West

    2262 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Washington

    1990 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
59.9 mi · 67%
I 95 South
11 mi · 12%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 5%
Pulaski Highway
3.9 mi · 4%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 3%
Martin Boulevard
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 47m from Middle River
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middle River and Sunny near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middle River to Hagerstown?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Middle River and 46.3 miles from Hagerstown.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middle River and Sunny near Hagerstown.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middle River and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 71.51 mi (115.09 km).

Middle River

#1 Middle River

City in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States

Population25,191
Coordinates39.3342700, -76.4394100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.439421, 39.334399)
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.74
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.87 $25.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.49 $28.97
Premium $4.95 $15.61 $31.21
Diesel $5.98 $18.84 $37.67

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 Middle River and Hagerstown. The current time is 02:19:45.

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.