How far is Mount Rainier, MD from Hagerstown, MD?
The driving distance from Mount Rainier, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Rainier and Hagerstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Rainier and Hagerstown.
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Start on 31st Street
742 ft · 31 sec · 31st Street
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Turn left onto Upshur Street
101 m · 13 sec · Upshur Street
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Turn right onto 30th Street
2096 ft · 1 min · 30th Street
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Turn right onto Queens Chapel Road
2046 ft · 41 sec · Queens Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Ager Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ager Road
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Turn straight onto East-West Highway
675 ft · 16 sec · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto Riggs Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Riggs Road
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Turn left onto University Boulevard East
2.7 mi · 6 min · University Boulevard East
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Take the ramp right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia
896 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
7 mi · 10 min
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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
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Merge slight right
21 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
21 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
2556 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Dual Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
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Continue on East Franklin Street
1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Rainier and Hagerstown.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Mount Rainier and Rain Showers Likely near Hagerstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Rainier to Hagerstown?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Mount Rainier and 37.1 miles from Hagerstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Rainier and Rain Showers Likely near Hagerstown.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Rainier and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 63.01 mi (101.41 km).
#1 Mount Rainier
Stratovolcano in the U.
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 38.9415000, -76.9649800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hagerstown
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
| Population | 39,918 |
| Coordinates | 39.6417600, -77.7199900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
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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