How far is Taneytown, MD from Hershey, PA?
The driving distance from Taneytown, MD to Hershey, PA is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taneytown and Hershey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taneytown and Hershey.
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Start on Reindollar Street
9 m · 7 sec · Reindollar Street
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Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
2958 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Harney Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Harney Road
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Continue on Taneytown Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Taneytown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1501 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
31.1 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
2218 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue on US 322 East: Hershey
647 ft · 8 sec
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Continue straight
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US 422 East: Hershey, Palmyra
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
84 m · 11 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right
109 m · 30 sec
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Turn right
103 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taneytown and Hershey.
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 Road
Merge slight left
31.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Taneytown and Light Rain Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hershey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taneytown to Hershey?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Latimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Taneytown and 31.1 miles from Hershey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Taneytown and Light Rain Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hershey.
Stop Ideas Near Latimore
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 Latimore.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taneytown and Hershey. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.9 km).
#1 Taneytown
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,846 |
| Coordinates | 39.6578800, -77.1744300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hershey
Census designated place
| Population | 14,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2859200, -76.6502500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hershey (-76.65025, 40.28592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.16 | $26.31 |
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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