Halfway Maryland Map
Explore Halfway, Maryland, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Halfway, Maryland
| City | Halfway |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.616165 |
| Longitude | -77.770296 |
| Population | 11,896 |
| Density | 976.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 21740 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| County Seat | Hagerstown |
| School District | Washington County Public Schools |
About Halfway, Maryland
Halfway is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 11,896. The population density is 976.2 people per km². Halfway is located at 39.6162°N, 77.7703°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21740.Halfway occupies a quiet stretch of land where the landscape unfolds in a steady, deliberate rhythm. It lies 2.5 miles southwest of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 235°T), and is situated 3.2 miles west of Washington. Saint James Run traces a path near the locality, its waters moving with a quiet purpose that mirrors the calm of the surrounding fields. The distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the horizon, providing a permanent, shadowed boundary to the west. On clear afternoons, the light catches the low-lying plains, casting long, soft shadows across the open expanse. Residents find a simple, consistent beauty in the way the seasons alter the color of the earth, shifting from deep greens to a muted, winter gray.
Halfway maintains an identity forged through years of steady labor and modest, incremental growth. The local economy relies on a mixture of industrial enterprise and logistics, taking advantage of the accessible transit corridors that define the regional character. While the area once mirrored the agrarian focus of the wider county, modern commerce has introduced a sturdier infrastructure of warehouses and service businesses. Every morning, the movement of freight underscores the practical, working-class spirit that sustains the residents. This industrious nature ensures that the daily life of Halfway remains anchored to the concrete needs of trade and distribution.
Piper Lane serves as a central point of recreation, offering a space where the pace of life slows to match the movement of the wind through the trees. The cultural character of Halfway reflects the broader traditions of the region, emphasizing neighborliness and a preference for grounded, understated social gatherings. While no singular monument dominates the skyline, the collective history of the people lends a sense of continuity to the streets and local meeting places. Celebrations here often center on seasonal shifts or community-led efforts that highlight the cohesion of the population. Those who live in Halfway appreciate the lack of pretense, finding satisfaction in the familiar textures of their daily environment.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Marty Snook (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 165° S
- Piper Lane (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 038° NE
- Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 096° E
- Jonathan Hager House and Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 052° NE
- Sunset Movie Theater (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 208° SW
- Municipal Stadium Baseballl Park (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 070° E
- Saint Maria Goretti (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 033° NE
- Hagerstown Community College (Recreation Easement) — 5.1 mi, 075° E
- A.M. Powell Hatchery Fma (State Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 110° E
- South Mountain State Park (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 115° SE
- Stumpy's Hollow Historical Monument (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 240° SW
- 12th Pa Cavalry (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 171° S
- Mansfield Monument (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 171° S
- Black Rock (Viewpoint) — 9.7 mi, 108° E
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 9.8 mi, 112° E · 110k acres
- Civil War Medical Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 163° S
- Indian Springs Wma (State Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 304° NW
- Captain's Quarters (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 268° W
- Junior Officer's Quarters (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 268° W
- Little House (Attraction) — 12.9 mi, 188° S
- Berkeley Plaza Theatre (Cinema) — 13.2 mi, 227° SW
- For the Kids by George Children's Museum (Museum) — 14.9 mi, 223° SW
- Queen Street Gallery (Gallery) — 14.9 mi, 223° SW
- Drum Orpheum Rehearsal Hall (Arts Centre) — 14.9 mi, 223° SW
- Berkeley Art Works (Arts Centre) — 15.0 mi, 223° SW
- Apple Blossom Gallery (Gallery) — 15.1 mi, 223° SW
- Sleepy Creek Post Office (Historic Ruins) — 17.0 mi, 282° W
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About This Halfway Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Halfway, Maryland. Coordinates: 39.616165, -77.770296. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Halfway includes the ZIP code (21740), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Washington County (Hagerstown), and school district assignment (Washington County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
