How far is Middletown, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from Middletown, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
127.43 mi
02h 22m
Flight
102.53 mi
165 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.53 mi
Kilometers
165 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.43 mi
Kilometers
205.08 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Fri, Apr 24, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Fri, Apr 24, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-24T05:56
Arrive Hagerstown
Fri, Apr 24, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Kemp Mill
MD

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

From Middletown
63.4 mi
01h 11m
To Hagerstown
64.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rock Point Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Rock Point Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    100 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    24.9 mi · 37 min · Crain Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue

    9 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

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

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
27.9 mi · 22%
Crain Highway
24.9 mi · 20%
I 70 West
21.4 mi · 17%
MD 117
21.2 mi · 17%
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 8%
Branch Avenue
8.96 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

24.9 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp Mill
01h 11m from Middletown
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Kemp Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Middletown and 64.1 miles from Hagerstown.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.39 one way or $36.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hagerstown.

Stop Ideas Near Kemp Mill

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 Kemp Mill and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kemp Mill.

RAIL

Rockville station

12 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 102.53 mi (165 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Maryland, USA

Population4,910
Coordinates38.3076300, -76.8844100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Point Road (-76.884304, 38.307677)
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.02 L · about $18.39
Round trip
$36.77
9 gal · 34.04 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.39 $36.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.70 $41.39
Premium $4.95 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.98 $26.91 $53.82

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Hagerstown. The current time is 05:56:32.

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.