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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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 01h 27m.
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.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Sandy Street
60 m · 10 sec · Sandy Street
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Turn right onto Park Hall Drive West
643 ft · 30 sec · Park Hall Drive West
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Turn right onto Malaya Place
102 m · 20 sec · Malaya Place
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Turn left onto Orly Lane
129 m · 20 sec · Orly Lane
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Turn right onto Bounds Avenue
66 m · 12 sec · Bounds Avenue
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Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane
1205 ft · 55 sec · Sweitzer Lane
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Turn left onto Sandy Spring Road
124 m · 15 sec · Sandy Spring Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 200 Toll
2209 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
9.5 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector
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Continue on Intercounty Connector
6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick
2317 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
22.2 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
21 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
2556 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Dual Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
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Continue on East Franklin Street
1711 ft · 40 sec · East Franklin Street
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Turn left onto North Potomac Street
551 ft · 18 sec · 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 West Laurel and Hagerstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Laurel and Hagerstown. Straight-line distance: 57.57 mi (92.65 km).
#1 West Laurel
Census designated place
| Population | 4,230 |
| Coordinates | 39.1012200, -76.8997000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: Hagerstown (-77.71999, 39.64176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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