Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
66.4 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hagerstown, MD
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Hillandale, MD
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This 66.4-mile drive from Hagerstown, MD, to Hillandale, MD, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Eisenhower Memorial Highway and I-270, with about 15% of the journey on highways. The fuel cost is estimated at $11, and with no recommended stops, you can focus on getting to your destination efficiently. This route stays within Maryland, traversing parts of the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| I 270 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Capital Beltway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Dual Highway | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| East Washington Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| I 70 Exit 53 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
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
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown, MD and Hillandale, MD.
Start on US 40
Continue on US 40
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 53
Continue on I 270
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto MD 650
Turn right onto Powder Mill Road
Turn left onto Sweetbriar Parkway
Turn left onto Gatewood Place
Turn right onto Overlook Drive
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.1 and 65.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 650 North: White Oak
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.59 one way
$21.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.72 | $23.43 |
| premium | $4.81 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 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 | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hagerstown on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Hillandale on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
83°F
Kingsley, MD
33 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive, rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While a portion of the route is on highways, the majority involves more frequent turns and changes in road character. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.9 miles on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention as you transition between different road types.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 48.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,113 ft
Total Descent
1,383 ft
Highest Point
968 ft
~9.5 mi in
Elevation Range
699 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hagerstown, MD to Hillandale, MD, road signs begin pointing toward College Park along the way.
College Park
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, right off the route
Chevy Chase, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Bethesda, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Bethesda, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: sandwich
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Rockville, MD
Cuisine: indian
Hours: Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:30,16:00-...
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Chevy Chase, MD
Cuisine: bagel
Hours: 06:00-14:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: chinese
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: indian
Visit websitePark
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
MD
Visit websiteDistrict
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the start, short detour
School
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Rockville, MD
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, short detour
Bethesda, MD
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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.
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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