Origin
Countryside, MD
Morning in Countryside on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Countryside, MD to Hancock, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Countryside, MD
Jeswin Thomas
Hancock, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Countryside, MD to Hancock, MD is 31 miles and takes about 39 minutes via I-70 and US 40, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a straightforward and quick connection between these two points. Given its short length, this route is ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey, offering a simple transit without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway) | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Maugans Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maugansville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Alpine Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Taney Alley | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 18.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Countryside, MD and Hancock, MD.
1
Start on Alpine Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Alpine Drive
2
Turn right onto Maugansville Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Maugansville Road
3
Turn left onto Maugans Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Maugans Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 81 South
5
Merge onto I 81
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 4
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Hancock, Frederick
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 4B
Toward I 70 West: Hancock, Cumberland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 70
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 3
Toward MD 144: Hancock
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto MD 144
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
13
Turn left onto Taney Alley
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Taney Alley
14
Arrive at destination
Taney Alley
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maugansville Road
Turn right onto Maugansville Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 81 / Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 81 / Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Hancock, Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Hancock, Frederick
9
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Hancock, Cumberland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward I 70 West: Hancock, Cumberland
7
29.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward MD 144: Hancock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward MD 144: Hancock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Hancock, MD
Morning in Hancock on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only a 10% highway share. You'll cover 31 miles in under an hour, with the longest continuous stretch on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway measuring 18.7 miles. Expect a more rural cruising feel as you transition away from limited-access highways. The route provides a direct connection with minimal time spent on high-speed roads.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Maugansville Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Maugansville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 81 / Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Countryside, MD and Hancock, MD, road signs point toward Frederick and Cumberland.
Frederick
6.6 mi in
|
~9m
Cumberland
6.8 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
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 39m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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 Hancock, 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 0.2 miles (Maugansville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 81 / Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield. 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 Hancock, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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