How far is West Laurel, MD from Hagerstown, MD?

The driving distance from West Laurel, MD to Hagerstown, MD is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
68.83 mi
01h 27m
Flight
57.57 mi
92.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.57 mi
Kilometers
92.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.83 mi
Kilometers
110.77 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerstown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Return by in West Laurel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Laurel
2026-04-19T04:15
Arrive Hagerstown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Laurel
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
Green Valley
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From West Laurel
34.4 mi
00h 44m
To Hagerstown
34.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Laurel and Hagerstown.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Street

    60 m · 10 sec · Sandy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Hall Drive West

    643 ft · 30 sec · Park Hall Drive West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Malaya Place

    102 m · 20 sec · Malaya Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Orly Lane

    129 m · 20 sec · Orly Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bounds Avenue

    66 m · 12 sec · Bounds Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane

    1205 ft · 55 sec · Sweitzer Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sandy Spring Road

    124 m · 15 sec · Sandy Spring Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 200 Toll

    2209 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

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

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

    2556 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Dual Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Franklin Street

    1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Potomac Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · North Potomac Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Washington Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
22.7 mi · 33%
I 70 West
21.4 mi · 31%
Intercounty Connector
17.4 mi · 25%
Dual Highway
3.06 mi · 4%
I 95 South
1.26 mi · 2%
MD 200 Toll West
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

22.2 mi · 00h 28m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
57.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 44m from West Laurel
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving West Laurel and Rain Showers Likely near Hagerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Laurel to Hagerstown?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from West Laurel and 34.4 miles from Hagerstown.

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

The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.93 one way or $19.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Laurel and Rain Showers Likely near Hagerstown.

Stop Ideas Near Green Valley

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 Green Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 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
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

14 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

15 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

38 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Laurel and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 57.57 mi (92.65 km).

West Laurel

#1 West Laurel

Census designated place

Population4,230
Coordinates39.1012200, -76.8997000
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Hagerstown

#2 Hagerstown

The seat of Washington County, Maryland.

Population39,918
Coordinates39.6417600, -77.7199900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: West Laurel (-76.8997, 39.10122)
End: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.19 L · about $9.93
Round trip
$19.86
4.86 gal · 18.38 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.93 $19.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.18 $22.35
Premium $4.95 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.98 $14.53 $29.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Laurel and Hagerstown. The current time is 04:15:51.

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.