How far is Riverdale Park, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from Riverdale Park, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
74.38 mi
01h 21m
Flight
63.03 mi
101.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.03 mi
Kilometers
101.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.38 mi
Kilometers
119.7 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Riverdale Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverdale Park
2026-04-19T09:08
Arrive Hagerstown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverdale Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Green Valley
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Riverdale Park
35.4 mi
00h 40m
To Hagerstown
39 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
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 Riverdale Park and Hagerstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale Park and Hagerstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Ravenswood Road

    72 m · 12 sec · Ravenswood Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 49th Avenue

    82 m · 14 sec · 49th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East-West Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · East-West Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adelphi Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Adelphi Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1615 ft · 37 sec · New Hampshire Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park

    798 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

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

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
21.4 mi · 29%
MD 117
21.2 mi · 29%
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 14%
Capital Beltway
7.55 mi · 10%
Adelphi Road
3.71 mi · 5%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 4%
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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
63 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 40m from Riverdale Park
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Riverdale Park 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 Riverdale Park to Hagerstown?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 35.4 miles from Riverdale Park and 39 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 11.4 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Riverdale Park 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Green Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 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 11.7 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

14 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

15 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

38 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverdale Park and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 63.03 mi (101.44 km).

Riverdale Park

#1 Riverdale Park

Town of the United States in Prince George's County, Maryland

Population7,192
Coordinates38.9634400, -76.9316400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Ravenswood Road (-76.931533, 38.96378)
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.10 $24.19
Premium $4.95 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.98 $15.73 $31.45

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 Riverdale Park and Hagerstown. The current time is 09:08:29.

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.