How far is Taneytown, MD from Hagerstown, MD?
The driving distance from Taneytown, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taneytown and Hagerstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taneytown and Hagerstown.
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Start on Reindollar Street
9 m · 7 sec · Reindollar Street
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Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
3233 ft · 2 min · East Baltimore Street
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
5 mi · 8 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Turn left onto Midvale Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Midvale Road
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Continue on Ringgold Pike
4.6 mi · 8 min · Ringgold Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Leitersburg Pike
5.3 mi · 8 min · Leitersburg Pike
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Continue on Potomac Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Potomac Avenue
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Continue on North Potomac Street
3273 ft · 1 min · 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 Taneytown 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.
Taneytown Pike
Continue on Taneytown Pike
7.63 mi · 00h 11m
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 Taneytown and Sunny near Hagerstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taneytown to Hagerstown?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Highfield-Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Taneytown and 17.6 miles from Hagerstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taneytown and Sunny near Hagerstown.
Stop Ideas Near Highfield-Cascade
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 Highfield-Cascade.
Hagerstown, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taneytown and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 29.04 mi (46.74 km).
#1 Taneytown
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,846 |
| Coordinates | 39.6578800, -77.1744300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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