Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Kemp Mill, MD
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Hagerstown, MD to Kemp Mill, MD is 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m via I-270, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to its destination also in the Northeast. Given that most of the route involves surface roads, expect a more local driving experience rather than pure highway cruising. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| I 270 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Dual Highway | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Veirs Mill Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| University Boulevard West | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Randolph Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Josiah Henson Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~6,085 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~400 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown, MD and Kemp Mill, 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 right at fork onto I 270
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Montrose Road
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
Continue on Randolph Road
Turn right onto MD 586
Turn left onto MD 193
Turn left onto Arcola Avenue
Turn right onto Hoyt Street
Turn right onto Conti Place
Continue on Northwood Terrace
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 31.1 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 61.6 — 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 right at fork onto I 270
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Montrose Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto MD 586 / Veirs Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Hoyt Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.38 one way
$20.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| premium | $5.01 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Hagerstown on Wednesday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Kemp Mill on Wednesday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
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 drive is primarily on surface roads, with only 11% of the total mileage on highways like the Eisenhower Memorial Highway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (I-270). You'll encounter the longest stretch on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway, covering 22.9 miles. Expect to transition from highway speeds to more varied traffic patterns as you move onto local roads for the majority of your travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 25.1 miles in near I 70 Exit 53.
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 62.1 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 48.4 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
794 ft
Total Descent
994 ft
Highest Point
824 ft
~8.9 mi in
Elevation Range
536 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hagerstown, MD to Kemp Mill, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Montrose Road East along the way.
Montrose Road East
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 27m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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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