How far is Sykesville, MD from Hagerstown, MD?
The driving distance from Sykesville, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 00m.
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.
The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sykesville and Hagerstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sykesville and Hagerstown.
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Start on Springfield Avenue
2296 ft · 50 sec · Springfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1635 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Friendship Road
826 ft · 17 sec · West Friendship Road
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Turn right onto Forsythe Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Forsythe Road
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Continue on Old Frederick Road
1788 ft · 53 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Turn left onto Route 97
2298 ft · 39 sec · Route 97
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Take the ramp slight right
2194 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
33.2 mi · 36 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 Sykesville and Hagerstown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Route 97
Continue straight
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Sykesville and Sunny near Hagerstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sykesville to Hagerstown?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Sykesville and 30.8 miles from Hagerstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sykesville and Sunny near Hagerstown.
Stop Ideas Near Frederick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederick.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sykesville and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 44.17 mi (71.08 km).
#1 Sykesville
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,973 |
| Coordinates | 39.3737100, -76.9677600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
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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