Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 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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Ilchester, MD
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Hagerstown, MD to Ilchester, MD is 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I 70, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, making this a straightforward drive. With a short duration and low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 43.8 mi | 47m |
| I 70 | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| Dual Highway | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Columbia Pike | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Baltimore National Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ellicott Mills Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,908 veh/hr typical · worst 3,438
Quietest
2 AM
~240 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 99 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown, MD and Ilchester, MD.
Start on US 40
Continue on US 40
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Continue on I 70; US 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Take the exit
Merge onto US 29
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 40
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Continue on Court House Drive
Turn right onto Ellicott Mills Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Continue on MD 144
Turn right onto River Road
Continue on Ilchester Road
Turn sharp 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.6 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 4 and 65.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$11.49 one way
$22.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.89 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| premium | $5.23 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $15.89 | $31.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
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
Afternoon in Hagerstown on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Ilchester on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
46°F
Mount Airy, 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 17% of it on the highway. The longest stretch on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is 43.8 miles before you transition to surface roads. Expect a significant amount of time navigating local streets and intersections, especially as you approach your destination. The latter portion of the drive will involve more frequent turns and slower speeds.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
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 65.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 4 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,050 ft
Total Descent
1,481 ft
Highest Point
928 ft
~9.3 mi in
Elevation Range
819 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hagerstown, MD and Ilchester, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Washington.
Baltimore
Washington
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
Founded 1761
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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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