Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Hillandale, MD

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

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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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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown, MD and Hillandale, MD.

Start on US 40

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Washington Street

Continue on US 40

3.3 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 70 East: Frederick

Merge onto I 70

21 mi · 22 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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.

Continue on I 270

23 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270

6.6 mi · 9 min · I 270

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 495

7.6 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

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

Turn straight onto MD 650

0.3 mi · 38 sec · New Hampshire Avenue

Turn right onto Powder Mill Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Powder Mill Road

Turn left onto Sweetbriar Parkway

369 ft · 16 sec · Sweetbriar Parkway

Turn left onto Gatewood Place

304 ft · 14 sec · Gatewood Place

Turn right onto Overlook Drive

329 ft · 18 sec · Overlook Drive

Turn right

175 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Frederick, 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

Myersville, MD

Fuel and coffee

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

Frederick, 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

$11.01 one way

$22.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.06	$24.11
premium	$4.93	$12.88	$25.75
diesel	$5.61	$14.66	$29.32

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, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.9	$6.97	$3.19
Efficient EV	16.6	$5.81	$2.66
EV Truck/SUV	26.6	$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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Hagerstown, MD

Late night in Hagerstown on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hillandale, MD

Late night in Hillandale on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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 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

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, 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.

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

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.

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.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Hillandale, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hagerstown, MD

Hillandale, MD

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 26m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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