Origin
Hagerstown, MD
Late night in Hagerstown on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Mount Briar, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Mount Briar, MD
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Trip Overview
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 95 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
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Mount Briar, MD
Late night in Mount Briar on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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 warmer 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
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 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 Effort
4/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
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.
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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