Hagerstown, MD to Milford Mill, MD is 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I 70, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traveling northeast from the Hagerstown area to the Milford Mill vicinity. With over three-quarters of the route on surface roads, expect a more local driving experience than a pure interstate cruise. It's a straightforward, relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.8 mi
47m
I 70
15.6 mi
16m
Dual Highway
3.3 mi
6m
Baltimore Beltway
2.2 mi
3m
Liberty Road
1.2 mi
2m
Mayfield Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
East Washington Street
0.4 mi
1m
Big Buck Drive
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 43.8 mi, about 47m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 17 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,235 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,726
Quietest
2 AM
~233 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Milford Mill, 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
44 mi·47 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.5 mi·6 min·I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
9.1 mi·9 min·I 70
Toward BaltimoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 91B-AToward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen BurnieUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 91BToward I 695 North: New York, TowsonUse the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 695
2.2 mi·3 min·Baltimore Beltway
10
Take the exit
394 ft·9 sec
Exit 18A-BToward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, LochearnUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward MD 26 West: Randallstown, Liberty RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·44 sec
Exit 18BToward MD 26 West: RandallstownUse the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto MD 26
1.2 mi·2 min·Liberty Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Rolling Road
0.2 mi·37 sec·North Rolling Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Lages Lane
103 ft·9 sec·Lages Lane
16
Turn left onto Mayfield Avenue
0.2 mi·51 sec·Mayfield Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto Mayfield Avenue
0.2 mi·55 sec·Mayfield Avenue
18
Turn left onto Doe Ridge Drive
393 ft·22 sec·Doe Ridge Drive
19
Turn left onto Big Buck Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Big Buck Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Big Buck Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 34.7 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 54.3 and 66.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
54.3 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Baltimore
8
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91B-A
Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...
9
63.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 695 North: New York, Towson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 91B
Toward I 695 North: New York, Towson
8
66.6 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Lochearn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18A-B
Toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Loche...
9
66.7 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 26 West: Randallstown, Liberty Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 26 West: Randallstown, Liberty Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.27 one way
$24.55 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$13.44
$26.89
premium
$5.24
$14.33
$28.66
diesel
$5.35
$14.62
$29.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.29
$3.33
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.07
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.72
$4.44
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Hagerstown, MD
Afternoon
in Hagerstown on Wednesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
N 2 to 6 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 2 at 1:20PM EDT until June 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Milford Mill, MD
Afternoon
in Milford Mill on Wednesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
N 6 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 2 at 1:20PM EDT until June 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
60°F
Mount Airy, MD
35 mi in
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, making up 78% of the total mileage. You'll spend most of your time on local streets, with a significant 43.8-mile stretch on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway before transitioning to I 70. Expect more frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you move off the interstate. The highway portion, accounting for 22% of the trip, offers a brief period of faster travel before you return to surface road conditions.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.8 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 54.3 miles in near I 70.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 54.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,067 ft341 ft
Total Climb
1,507 ft
Total Descent
1,540 ft
Highest Point
1,067 ft
~9.9 mi in
Elevation Range
726 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hagerstown, MD and Milford Mill, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson and Glen Burnie.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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 43.8 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower 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 Milford Mill, 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 54.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (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 Milford Mill, MD before heading back.
