Origin
Colesville, MD
Late night in Colesville on Thursday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colesville, MD to Hagerstown, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
61.8 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colesville, MD
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Hagerstown, MD
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Trip Overview
Colesville, MD to Hagerstown, MD is 61.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I-270 and I-70, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region towards its western part. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or a short excursion. The relatively short distance and predictable route mean you won't encounter many surprises, making it easy to plan your day around this drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 22.2 mi | 27m |
| I 70 | 21 mi | 22m |
| Intercounty Connector | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| Dual Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| I 370 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Potomac Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 22.2 mi, about 27m
Traffic on I-270
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~6,085 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~400 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colesville, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
1
Start on East Randolph Road
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Randolph Road
2
Turn left onto MD 650
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
4
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
5
Continue on MD 200 Toll
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Exit 8A
6
Continue on I 370
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 370
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
8
Merge onto I 270
22 mi
·
27 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 70
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32B
Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto US 40
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dual Highway
14
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Franklin Street
15
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Potomac Street
16
Turn left onto US 40
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
US 40
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Colesville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 61.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 270
Merge onto I 270
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
36.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
7
36.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Hagerstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown
7
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32B
Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
6
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 40 / East Washington Street
Turn left onto US 40 / East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.33 one way
$20.65 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $11.36 | $22.73 |
| premium | $5.01 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hagerstown, MD
Late night in Hagerstown on Thursday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 73% of this 61.8-mile drive is on major highways. You'll spend the longest stretch, 22.2 miles, on I-270 before transitioning to I-70. The Intercounty Connector also plays a role in this route. Expect a highway cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with a high concentration of exits and merges common to these types of roads. The final portion will see you transitioning off the primary interstate system.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near I 270.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
895 ft
307 ft
Total Climb
992 ft
Total Descent
886 ft
Highest Point
895 ft
~53 mi in
Elevation Range
588 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Colesville, MD to Hagerstown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
36.1 mi in
|
~46m
About the Cities
Starting in Colesville, MD
Full guide →Arriving in Hagerstown, MD
Full guide →Founded 1762
Hagerstown, nicknamed The Hub City, is a charming city on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains and near the Potomac River in northwestern Maryland, United States.
Top landmarks
- • Washington County Museum of Fine Arts — art museum in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
- • Hager House — historic house in Maryland, United States
- • Hagerstown City Park — historic public urban park in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on I 270. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hagerstown, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hagerstown, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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