How far is it from Gettysburg, PA, to Emmitsburg, MD, ?

The distance between Gettysburg, PA, and Emmitsburg, MD, is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gettysburg, PA, to Emmitsburg, MD, ?

The drive from Gettysburg, PA, to Emmitsburg, MD, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Gettysburg, PA, to Emmitsburg, MD, ?

The fastest route from Gettysburg, PA, to Emmitsburg, MD, covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

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Gettysburg, PAEmmitsburg, MD

Distance: 12 mi·Duration: 20 min

Driving from Gettysburg, PA to Emmitsburg, MD takes about 20 min via US 15. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions

9 · 12 mi

The route is an 11-mile run, taking about 18 minutes out on West Zerfing Alley. From there, PA 134 and US 15 lead into Emmitsburg in northern Frederick County.

1 Depart left onto West Zerfing Alley 54 yd
2 Turn right onto South Washington Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Taneytown Road 3 mi
4 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left 7 mi
6 Turn right onto North Seton Avenue 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Federal Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Depaul Street 150 yd

9 Arrive left onto Depaul Street

The return trip from Emmitsburg, MD to Gettysburg, PA covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Questions and answers

Emmitsburg, MD lies roughly to the south-west of Gettysburg, PA.

How far is it from Gettysburg, PA, {fromState} to Emmitsburg, MD, {toState}?

The distance between Gettysburg, PA, {fromState} and Emmitsburg, MD, {toState} is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gettysburg, PA, {fromState} to Emmitsburg, MD, {toState}?

The drive from Gettysburg, PA, {fromState} to Emmitsburg, MD, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Gettysburg, PA, {fromState} to Emmitsburg, MD, {toState}?

The fastest route from Gettysburg, PA, {fromState} to Emmitsburg, MD, {toState} covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

What is the shortest route from Gettysburg, PA to Emmitsburg, MD?

The shortest driving route from Gettysburg, PA to Emmitsburg, MD is about 12 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Gettysburg, PA and Emmitsburg, MD?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gettysburg, PA to Emmitsburg, MD, including Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW), POTOMAC EDISON MASON DIXON DC2 (150 kW), Sheetz #132 - Taneytown (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 17.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 3, 2026.

Gettysburg, PA–Emmitsburg, MD

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