Origin
Frederick, MD
Morning in Frederick on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frederick, MD to Hagerstown, 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
34m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frederick, MD
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Hagerstown, MD
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Trip Overview
Connecting Frederick and Hagerstown, this 25.1-mile journey is a quick transition across Maryland’s Northeast region. You can expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly. You will navigate using a combination of West Patrick Street, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and the Dual Highway. Because the distance is so short, you have complete flexibility to make this drive whenever your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 16.5 mi | 17m |
| Dual Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Patrick Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore National Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Patrick Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Potomac Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 16.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
1
Start on MD 144
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Patrick Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 144
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Patrick Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore National Pike
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown, Hancock
5
Merge onto I 70
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32B
Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto US 40
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dual Highway
8
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Franklin Street
9
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Potomac Street
10
Turn left onto US 40
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
US 40
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 144 / West Patrick Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 144 / West Patrick Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West: Hagerstown, Hancock
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown, Hancock
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
25.1 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Morning in Hagerstown on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 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
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
34m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances highway access with surface streets. While the route includes a 16.5-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the overall highway share is 0%, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local infrastructure. The personality of this trip shifts as you transition between thoroughfares, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. It is not a monotonous interstate cruise, but rather a functional, localized transit between two Maryland hubs. You should anticipate a drive that prioritizes direct movement over scenic winding roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MD 144 / West Patrick Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.1 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.6 miles (MD 144 / West Patrick Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,194 ft
282 ft
Total Climb
1,407 ft
Total Descent
1,150 ft
Highest Point
1,194 ft
~14.7 mi in
Elevation Range
913 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 Frederick, MD to Hagerstown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Hancock along the way.
Hancock
4 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting in Frederick, MD
Full guide →Frederick is a charming city of approximately 80,000 people (2020) in Maryland. It is a major antique center with many shops, eateries, galleries and antique dealers.
Arriving in Hagerstown, MD
Full guide →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.
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 34m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.6 miles (MD 144 / West Patrick Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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