Drive or Fly: Hagerstown, MD to Damascus, MD?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for HGR–IAD. At 45 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

57m

Distance

45.4 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

18 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 55m

4m in the air

Air Distance

37 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hagerstown, MD → HGR 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

IAD → Damascus, MD 41m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Hagerstown, MD HGR — Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field 5 mi, ~10m drive

Damascus, MD IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport 27 mi, ~41m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HGR and IAD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 44m

1h 15m on rail

Total Cost

$10

CO2

3 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hagerstown, MD → Martinsburg Amtrak Station 27m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 75m

Arrival 10m

Rockville Amtrak → Damascus, MD 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Martinsburg Amtrak Station 18 mi, ~27m drive

To Rockville Amtrak 14 mi, ~22m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	57m	2h 55m	2h 44m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$121	$10
Carbon footprint	18 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

45.4 mi 57m

via I 70, MD 27, US 40

Alternative (+8 min)

45.8 mi 1h 5m

via I 70, US 40 ALT, MD 27

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hagerstown, MD to Damascus, MD with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.