How far is North Kensington, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from North Kensington, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.11 mi
01h 19m
Flight
54.61 mi
87.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.61 mi
Kilometers
87.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.11 mi
Kilometers
98.35 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in North Kensington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Kensington
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive Hagerstown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Kensington
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
Buckeystown
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From North Kensington
30.6 mi
00h 39m
To Hagerstown
30.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Kensington and Hagerstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Lexington Street

    63 m · 13 sec · Lexington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Plyers Mill Road

    930 ft · 32 sec · Plyers Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Connecticut Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Frederick

    1408 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.4 mi · 2 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 North Kensington 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
21.4 mi · 35%
MD 117
21.2 mi · 35%
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 17%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 5%
Connecticut Avenue
1.68 mi · 3%
Capital Beltway
1.4 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeystown
00h 39m from North Kensington
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Kensington 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 North Kensington to Hagerstown?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Buckeystown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from North Kensington and 30.6 miles from Hagerstown.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Kensington and Rain Showers Likely near Hagerstown.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeystown

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

9 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Rockville station

37 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Kensington and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 54.61 mi (87.88 km).

North Kensington

#1 North Kensington

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population9,514
Coordinates39.0303900, -77.0724800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kensington (-77.07248, 39.03039)
End: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Kensington and Hagerstown. The current time is 06:23:19.

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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.