How far is Waldorf, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from Waldorf, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.39 mi
01h 56m
Flight
81.8 mi
131.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.8 mi
Kilometers
131.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.39 mi
Kilometers
163.17 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Waldorf
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldorf
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Hagerstown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldorf
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
Rockville
MD

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From Waldorf
50.6 mi
00h 58m
To Hagerstown
50.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waldorf and Hagerstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waldorf and Hagerstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Lancaster Circle

    1538 ft · 1 min · Lancaster Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smallwood Drive West

    726 ft · 20 sec · Smallwood Drive West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McDaniel Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · McDaniel Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Middletown Road

    1425 ft · 30 sec · Middletown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Berry Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Indian Head Highway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Indian Head Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Thru)

    8 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway (Thru)

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital Beltway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    16 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    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

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldorf and Hagerstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
21.4 mi · 21%
MD 117
21.2 mi · 21%
Capital Beltway
19.1 mi · 19%
Indian Head Highway
9.48 mi · 9%
Capital Beltway (Thru)
7.98 mi · 8%
I 270 North
7.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
00h 58m from Waldorf
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waldorf and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waldorf to Hagerstown?

The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Waldorf and 50.8 miles from Hagerstown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waldorf and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hagerstown.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rockville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Tele-Town Hall
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

Tele-Town Hall

Arlington , VA
3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Telecommunications service provider,Telecommunications contractor
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.

RAIL

Rockville station

1 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldorf and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 81.8 mi (131.64 km).

Waldorf

#1 Waldorf

Census designated place

Population67,752
Coordinates38.6245600, -76.9391400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Lancaster Circle (-76.939404, 38.624597)
End: East Washington Street (-77.719923, 39.641844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.46 $32.93
Premium $4.95 $17.74 $35.47
Diesel $5.98 $21.41 $42.82

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 Waldorf and Hagerstown. The current time is 21:12:52.

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.