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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.21 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.04 mi
46.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.04 mi
Kilometers
46.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.21 mi
Kilometers
56.66 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Taneytown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taneytown
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Hagerstown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taneytown
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
Highfield-Cascade
MD

Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland

From Taneytown
17.5 mi
00h 25m
To Hagerstown
17.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Reindollar Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Reindollar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Baltimore Street

    3233 ft · 2 min · East Baltimore Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Taneytown Pike

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Taneytown Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Waynesboro Pike

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Waynesboro Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Buchanan Trail East

    5 mi · 8 min · Buchanan Trail East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Midvale Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Midvale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Ringgold Pike

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Ringgold Pike

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Leitersburg Pike

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Leitersburg Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Potomac Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Potomac Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Potomac Street

    3273 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taneytown Pike
7.63 mi · 22%
Waynesboro Pike
7.62 mi · 22%
Leitersburg Pike
5.33 mi · 15%
Buchanan Trail East
4.96 mi · 14%
Ringgold Pike
4.59 mi · 13%
Midvale Road
1.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highfield-Cascade
00h 25m from Taneytown
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

22 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

34 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

34 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

49 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taneytown and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 29.04 mi (46.74 km).

Taneytown

#1 Taneytown

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population6,846
Coordinates39.6578800, -77.1744300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Reindollar Street (-77.174454, 39.657901)
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Taneytown and Hagerstown. The current time is 00:08:08.

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.