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Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Hillandale, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hagerstown, MD

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Downtown Hillandale, MD, MD

Hillandale, MD

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Eisenhower Memorial Highway — 22.9 mi, about 29m

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

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 Hillandale, 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 53 Toward I 270 South: Washington Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on I 270

23 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270

6.6 mi · 9 min · I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 270
Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9

Merge onto I 495

7.6 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 28A Toward MD 650 North: White Oak Use the right lane.
11

Turn straight onto MD 650

0.3 mi · 38 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
12

Turn right onto Powder Mill Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Powder Mill Road
13

Turn left onto Sweetbriar Parkway

369 ft · 16 sec · Sweetbriar Parkway
14

Turn left onto Gatewood Place

304 ft · 14 sec · Gatewood Place
15

Turn right onto Overlook Drive

329 ft · 18 sec · Overlook Drive
16

Turn right

175 ft · 12 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Bartonsville, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bartonsville, MD

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Braddock Heights, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kingsley, MD

Meal break

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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

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.

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
6
48.4 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 270

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
55 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | I 270

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
5
57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge onto I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
65.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward MD 650 North: White Oak

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 28A Toward MD 650 North: White Oak

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.74 one way

$23.49 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.92 $12.86 $25.72
premium $5.24 $13.71 $27.42
diesel $5.35 $13.99 $27.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of May 24, 2026

Origin

Hagerstown, MD

Afternoon in Hagerstown on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

E 2 to 6 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 6:43AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 24 at 4:03AM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Destination

Hillandale, MD

Afternoon in Hillandale on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

NE 5 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 6:43AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 24 at 4:03AM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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 26m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on Eisenhower Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 Effort 8/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

968 ft 269 ft

Total Climb

1,113 ft

Total Descent

1,383 ft

Highest Point

968 ft

~9.5 mi in

Elevation Range

699 ft

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 Hagerstown, MD to Hillandale, MD, road signs begin pointing toward College Park along the way.

College Park

55 mi in | ~1h 9m | via I 270

About the Cities

Starting in Hagerstown, MD

Full guide →

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

  • • 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

Arriving in Hillandale, MD

Full guide →

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.9 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 Hillandale, 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 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.

Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Antietam National Battlefield (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 Hillandale, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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