If you are looking to travel from Edgewood to Hagerstown, you are looking at a 101-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Because this route is entirely local, it is best suited as a straightforward one-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable regional connection within Maryland. The path moves you from the Northeast region toward the western interior of the state. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in a single push. It is a practical choice if you prefer avoiding the interstate system in favor of a more direct, ground-level approach.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.1 miles from Edgewood, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
59.1 mi
1h 3m
I 95
10.9 mi
14m
Express Toll Lanes
7.6 mi
9m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
6m
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi
6m
Dual Highway
3.1 mi
5m
Pulaski Highway
1.7 mi
3m
Edgewood Road
1.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 59.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
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Start on this road
50 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Trimble Road
74 ft·9 sec·Trimble Road
3
Turn left onto MD 755
1.4 mi·3 min·Edgewood Road
4
Turn left onto US 40
1.7 mi·3 min·Pulaski Highway
5
Turn right onto MD 152
1.0 mi·1 min·Mountain Road
6
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
7
Merge onto I 95
5.8 mi·6 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi·7 min·Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi·1 min·Express Toll Lanes
10
Merge onto I 95
3.9 mi·5 min·I 95
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
7.0 mi·9 min·I 95
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 49BToward I 695 West: TowsonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 695
4.6 mi·6 min·Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 16A-BToward I 70: Frederick, Local TrafficUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 16AToward I 70 West: FrederickUse the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 70
14 mi·15 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 70; US 40
12 mi·12 min·I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 70; US 40
33 mi·35 min·I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 32BToward US 40 West: HagerstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto US 40
3.1 mi·5 min·Dual Highway
21
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi·40 sec·East Franklin Street
22
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Potomac Street
23
Turn left onto US 40
118 ft·4 sec·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
US 40
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 1-hour and 45-minute drive, plan your departure for a time when local road traffic is at its lightest to ensure a smoother experience. Since you are not relying on major highways, keep an eye on your GPS for navigation adjustments as you transition between Trimble Road, Edgewood Road, and Pulaski Highway. Budgeting $17 for fuel is a safe estimate, but be mindful that frequent turning can sometimes affect your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route is relatively short, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your departure time. A concrete tip for this trip is to double-check your route settings before leaving Edgewood, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating through various local junctions that require clear turn-by-turn focus.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.1 miles from Edgewood, MD, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hagerstown, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edgewood, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edgewood, MD
This is one driving day of about 98.2 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Edgewood, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 59.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 94.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.4 mi into trip|~15m in|Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
28.9 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit toward I 695 West: Towson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward I 695 West: Towson
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34.1 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
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 16A-B
Toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
8
34.3 mi into trip|~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
7
94.2 mi into trip|~1h 53m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.28 one way
$32.56 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.83
$35.66
premium
$4.93
$19.04
$38.09
diesel
$5.61
$21.68
$43.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.5
0
$10.31
$4.71
Efficient EV
24.6
0
$8.59
$3.93
EV Truck/SUV
39.3
0
$13.75
$6.28
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Edgewood, MD
Night
in Edgewood on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hagerstown, MD
Night
in Hagerstown on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
2h 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$20
near mile 84.7
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 74.5
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
$20
near mile 54.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, you will be navigating via Trimble Road, Edgewood Road, and Pulaski Highway for the duration of the trip. With a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a constant series of turns and local traffic patterns rather than high-speed cruising. The nature of these roads means you will be managing your speed and lane positioning frequently throughout the 101-mile span. Expect a more hands-on driving experience that reflects the local infrastructure of the Maryland landscape.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.1 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near Express Toll Lanes.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 98.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Edgewood, MD to Hagerstown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Local Traffic along the way.
Local Traffic
34.1 mi in|~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 98.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.1 miles on I 70. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry 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.
