This short 16.8-mile drive from Hagerstown to Mount Briar in Maryland is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 28 minutes. With no highway driving involved, you'll navigate local roads like Old National Pike and Rohrersville Road. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, making it an economical option. This journey offers a straightforward connection within the Northeast region, perfect for a quick local excursion. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for a flexible schedule.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Old National Pike
6.4 mi
9m
Rohrersville Road
4.1 mi
6m
Frederick Street
1.8 mi
2m
North Main Street
1.8 mi
2m
Millbrook Road
0.9 mi
2m
Mount Briar Road
0.6 mi
1m
Frederick Road
0.3 mi
<1m
West Baltimore Street
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Old National Pike
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown, MD and Mount Briar, MD.
1
Start on US 40
0.2 mi·46 sec·East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto South Mulberry Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·South Mulberry Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 40 ALT
1.6 mi·2 min·Frederick Street
Use the left lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 40 ALT
151 ft·2 sec·Frederick Street
5
Continue on US 40 ALT
0.2 mi·15 sec·Frederick Street
6
Continue on US 40 ALT
0.2 mi·29 sec·North Westside Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 40 ALT
0.3 mi·1 min·West Baltimore Street
8
Turn right onto US 40 ALT
0.3 mi·28 sec·Frederick Road
9
Continue on US 40 ALT
6.4 mi·9 min·Old National Pike
10
Continue on US 40 ALT
1.8 mi·2 min·North Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto MD 67
19 ft·0 sec·Rohrersville Road
12
Continue on MD 67
4.1 mi·6 min·Rohrersville Road
13
Turn right onto Millbrook Road
265 ft·7 sec·Millbrook Road
14
Continue on Millbrook Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Millbrook Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto Mount Briar Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Mount Briar Road
16
Turn right
73 ft·5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 2.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South Mulberry Street
Turn right onto South Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 40 ALT / Frederick Street
Turn slight left onto US 40 ALT / Frederick Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2 mi into trip|~4m in|US 40 ALT / Frederick Street
Enter roundabout onto US 40 ALT / Frederick Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|US 40 ALT / West Baltimore Street
Turn left onto US 40 ALT / West Baltimore Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip|~5m in|US 40 ALT / Frederick Road
Turn right onto US 40 ALT / Frederick Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.36 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$2.96
$5.93
premium
$4.81
$3.18
$6.36
diesel
$4.80
$3.17
$6.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
5
0
$1.76
$0.81
Efficient EV
4.2
0
$1.47
$0.67
EV Truck/SUV
6.7
0
$2.35
$1.08
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Jul 14, 2026
Origin
Hagerstown, MD
Morning
in Hagerstown on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
SW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 1:29PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:55PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Mount Briar, MD
Morning
in Mount Briar on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
SW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 1:29PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:55PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles along Old National Pike. The road's character is defined by its frequent turns and local road feel, rather than high-speed travel. You'll be engaging with the road consistently, making it a more hands-on driving experience. This isn't a route for settling into cruise control; it demands your attention from start to finish.
Only 0% 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: 6.4 mi on Old National Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Mulberry Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 40 ALT / Frederick Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 40 ALT / Frederick Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
582 ft463 ft
Total Climb
207 ft
Total Descent
181 ft
Highest Point
582 ft
~10.8 mi in
Elevation Range
119 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Old National Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (South Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 40 ALT / Frederick Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 40 ALT / Frederick Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield (4 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 Mount Briar, MD before heading back.
