Hagerstown, MD to Fairland, MD is 65.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via the Eisenhower Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The drive primarily uses surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate experience. With no planned stops and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward trip where you can maintain flexibility.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.4 mi
28m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.1 mi
22m
Intercounty Connector
13.2 mi
16m
Dual Highway
3.3 mi
6m
I 370
1.5 mi
2m
Columbia Pike
0.9 mi
1m
East Washington Street
0.4 mi
1m
I 70 Exit 53
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
— 22.4 mi, about 28m
Traffic on I-270
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~6,103 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~397 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Hagerstown, MD and Fairland, MD.
1
Start on US 40
0.4 mi·1 min·East Washington Street
2
Continue on US 40
3.3 mi·6 min·Dual Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 70 East: Frederick
4
Merge onto I 70
21 mi·22 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 53
0.4 mi·51 sec·I 70 Exit 53
Exit 53Toward I 270 South: WashingtonUse the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 270
22 mi·28 min·Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 9Toward I 370Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 370 East
9
Merge onto I 370
1.5 mi·2 min·I 370
10
Continue on MD 200 Toll
13 mi·16 min·Intercounty Connector
Toward MD 200 Toll East
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 16A-BToward US 29: Silver Spring, ColumbiaUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 16AToward US 29 South: Silver SpringUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 29
0.5 mi·55 sec·Columbia Pike
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 29
0.4 mi·44 sec·Columbia Pike
15
Turn left onto Fairland Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·Fairland Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Fairland Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Hagerstown, 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.1 and 64 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
25.1 mi into trip|~30m in|I 70 Exit 53
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 53 toward I 270 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward I 270 South: Washington
7
47.9 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward I 370
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward I 370
5
48.2 mi into trip|~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 370 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 370 East
8
63.8 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia
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 US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia
8
64 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16A
Toward US 29 South: Silver Spring
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$11.56
$23.12
premium
$4.81
$12.40
$24.80
diesel
$4.80
$12.37
$24.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.7
0
$6.88
$3.14
Efficient EV
16.4
0
$5.73
$2.62
EV Truck/SUV
26.2
0
$9.17
$4.19
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Jul 14, 2026
Origin
Hagerstown, MD
Morning
in Hagerstown on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
SW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:55PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:55PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Fairland, MD
Morning
in Fairland on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
W 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:55PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:55PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
83°F
Kingsley, MD
33 mi in
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 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 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a highway share of 3, meaning most of your driving will be on surface roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 22.4 miles on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway before transitioning to local roads. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through populated areas. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for typical suburban and town driving conditions.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on Eisenhower Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 25.1 miles in near I 70 Exit 53.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 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 25.1 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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 22.4 miles on Eisenhower Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Fairland, 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 25.1 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Fairland, MD before heading back.
