Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown, MD and Mount Briar, MD.
Start on US 40
Turn right onto South Mulberry Street
Turn slight left onto US 40 ALT
Enter roundabout onto US 40 ALT
Continue on US 40 ALT
Continue on US 40 ALT
Turn left onto US 40 ALT
Turn right onto US 40 ALT
Continue on US 40 ALT
Continue on US 40 ALT
Enter roundabout onto MD 67
Continue on MD 67
Turn right onto Millbrook Road
Continue on Millbrook Road
At end of road, turn right onto Mount Briar Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto South Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
Turn slight left onto US 40 ALT / Frederick Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto US 40 ALT / Frederick Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto US 40 ALT / West Baltimore Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 40 ALT / Frederick Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| premium | $5.24 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hagerstown on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Mount Briar on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
207 ft
Total Descent
181 ft
Highest Point
582 ft
~10.8 mi in
Elevation Range
119 ft
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 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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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