How far is South Kensington, MD from Hagerstown, MD?
The driving distance from South Kensington, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Kensington and Hagerstown.
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Start on the route
45 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
152 m · 16 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Frederick
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 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 South Kensington and Hagerstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 South 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 South Kensington to Hagerstown?
The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 30.1 miles from South Kensington and 30.1 miles from Hagerstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Kensington and Rain Showers Likely near Hagerstown.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeystown
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Kensington and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 54.97 mi (88.46 km).
#1 South Kensington
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 8,462 |
| Coordinates | 39.0190000, -77.0799800 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
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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