Road Trips from Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown is a solid launchpad for drives that balance highway cruising with surface road exploration, all while keeping you near significant parkland. You've got options for quick, 1.5-hour hops to areas with rolling terrain and access to multiple national parks, or you can push out to longer, 3-4 hour journeys to the coast. Most routes are day trips, but they offer a good mix of scenery and a comfortable drive score.
Total Routes
26
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
26
Under 2 hours
22 total in this range
Parole, MD
1h 52m93.5 mi one way
This 1.9-hour drive offers a high drive score of 9 and features mostly flat terrain. It's a good choice if you want a bit more distance than the closest options but still want to stay within a couple of hours. You'll have access to Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks along the way.
Arnold, MD
1h 48m88.4 mi one way
Clocking in at 1.8 hours and a drive score of 9, this trip is similar to the Parole route in distance and road type. The terrain is mostly flat, making for an easy drive. Like other nearby destinations, it provides access to major parks such as Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks.
Pumphrey, MD
1h 28m73.9 mi one way
At just 1.5 hours, this is one of your quickest options, with a drive score of 8. The terrain is gently rolling, offering a bit more variation than flatter routes. It's a convenient choice for a shorter excursion, and you still have Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks accessible.
Brooklyn Park, MD
1h 32m75.3 mi one way
This drive takes about 1.5 hours and has a drive score of 8. The terrain features gentle rolling hills, providing a pleasant change of pace. It's a comparable option to Pumphrey in terms of time and terrain, and also offers proximity to Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks.
Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
1h 28m71.8 mi one way
This route is the shortest at 1.5 hours with a drive score of 8, featuring gently rolling terrain. If you're looking for the most time-efficient trip, this fits the bill. It also provides access to the same key parks as many other Hagerstown departures: Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks.
Full-day getaway
Cambridge, MD
3h 7m143.3 mi one way
This 3.1-hour drive is one of your longer options, with a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and you'll pass by Monocacy, Antietam, and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Parks, offering a different park experience than closer destinations.
Easton, MD
2h 44m127.6 mi one way
At 2.7 hours, this drive has a strong drive score of 9 and mostly flat terrain. It’s a good mid-range option if you want to go further than the immediate Hagerstown vicinity but aren't looking for the longest possible trip. You'll have access to Monocacy, Antietam, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Parks.
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
2h 57m129.8 mi one way
This 3-hour trip offers a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain. It's a longer excursion that takes you toward the coast. Along the way, you can visit Monocacy, Antietam, and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Parks.
Weekend trip
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Parole, MD
1h 52m93.5 mi one way
Arnold, MD
1h 48m88.4 mi one way
Cambridge, MD
3h 7m143.3 mi one way
Berlin, MD
4h 12m188.2 mi one way
Cambridge, MD
3h 7m143.3 mi one way
Easton, MD
2h 44m127.6 mi one way
Pikesville, MD
1h 25m70.7 mi one way
Owings Mills, MD
1h 27m73.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat and gently rolling terrain, spring drives are pleasant, offering access to national parks like Antietam and Harpers Ferry as foliage returns.
Summer
The summer months are ideal for these drives, with mostly flat terrain and convenient access to numerous national parks for outdoor activities.
Fall
Autumn offers excellent driving conditions on these routes, with mostly flat terrain and opportunities to visit parks like Antietam as the leaves change.
Winter
Winter drives on these mostly flat routes are manageable, with parks like Monocacy and Antietam remaining accessible for a quieter experience.
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