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Trip from Hagerstown, MD to North East, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

122.8 mi

198 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

37 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hagerstown, MD

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North East, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hagerstown, MD to North East, MD covers 122.8 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.8 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

61.4 miles from Hagerstown, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 43.8 mi 47m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 30.7 mi 35m
I 70 15.6 mi 16m
I 95 11.1 mi 15m
Express Toll Lanes 8.3 mi 9m
Baltimore Beltway 4.7 mi 6m
Dual Highway 3.3 mi 6m
North East Road 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 43.8 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown, MD and North East, 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 Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Exit 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 91A Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 695

4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 11A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 95

4.7 mi · 6 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

6.4 mi · 8 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

8.3 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

297 ft · 3 sec
16

Merge onto I 95

31 mi · 35 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 100 Toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward MD 272 South: North East Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Turn straight onto MD 272

1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on MD 272

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Mauldin Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on MD 272

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North Main Street
22

Turn left onto West Street

391 ft · 24 sec · West Street
23

Turn left onto MD 272

145 ft · 2 sec · South Mauldin Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

MD 272

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.4 miles from Hagerstown, MD, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.4 miles or 1h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North East, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hagerstown, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hagerstown, MD

This is one driving day of about 122.8 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Hagerstown, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 43.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baltimore, MD

61 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Frederick, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Randallstown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.4 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pier 1 Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North East, Maryland

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 122.8

Hours: 12–8 pm

+14102876599

Visit website

North East Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North East, Maryland

0.7 mi

Seoul Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Edgewood, Maryland

1.1 mi

Pier 1 Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 122.8

North East, Maryland

Hours: 12–8 pm

+14102876599

Visit website

North East Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.8

North East, Maryland

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+14106567749

Visit website

Seoul Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.5

Edgewood, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–5:30 pm

+14106719399

Visit website

Cafe Nola

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.3

Frederick, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13016946652

Visit website

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Abingdon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 96.5

Abingdon, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14434020482

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 70.2

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14105895166

Visit website

Scoops Corner Cafe & Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.3

Aberdeen, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+14102720088

Visit website

G & A RESTAURANT INC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.7

White Marsh, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14434483218

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 87.7

Nottingham, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 70.2

Halethorpe, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 87.7

Nottingham, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 87.7

Nottingham, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.9

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.9

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 78.9

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 70.2

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Maryland House Service Area

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Chesapeake House

0.1 mi from route

South Mountain Welcome Center

0.1 mi from route

South Mountain Welcome Center

0.1 mi from route

Truck Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

ONE9 Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Rest Area

1.5 mi from route

Crown Hotel

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Hagerstown, Maryland

+13017334363

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 70.2

Arbutus, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14102042224

Visit website

Baker Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.3

Frederick, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13016001492

Visit website

I Made This! Pottery Studio

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 26.3

Frederick, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+13016244030

Visit website

Frederick, MD

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 26.3

Frederick, Maryland

Creative Alliance

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 78.9

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 12–5 pm

+14102761651

Visit website

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.3

Frederick, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13016688922

Visit website

Carroll Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 70.2

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14103967931

Patterson Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.9

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14102763676

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 63.4 and 120 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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 right at fork toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 91A Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
8
68.8 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washi...
8
69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
8
120 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 100 Toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.36 one way

$40.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $22.30 $44.59
premium $4.93 $23.82 $47.63
diesel $5.61 $27.11 $54.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

37 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Frederick, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Frederick, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Middletown, MD Rechargery Relay - Middletown Pkwy

Middletown, MD

IONNA

10 DCFC

TransIT Services of Frederick County

Frederick, MD

Non-Networked

10 DCFC

Francis Scott Key Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Frederick, MD

Tesla

10 DCFC

Hagerstown, MD - Venture Dr - Tesla Supercharger

Hagerstown, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Frederick, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Urbana, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 7 Non-Networked: 6 eVgo Network: 4 SWTCH: 3 Electrify America: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 EV Connect: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 IONNA: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.8 0 $12.89 $5.89
Efficient EV 30.7 0 $10.75 $4.91
EV Truck/SUV 49.1 0 $17.19 $7.86

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Hagerstown, MD

Afternoon in Hagerstown on Sunday

Local time

12:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North East, MD

Afternoon in North East on Sunday

Local time

12:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5 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

2h 27m 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?

122.8 mi in 2h 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 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 63.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 122.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 68.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 North East, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson, Glen Burnie and Washington.

Baltimore

54.3 mi in | ~1h 2m | via I 70

Towson

63.4 mi in | ~1h 12m

Glen Burnie

63.4 mi in | ~1h 12m

Washington

68.8 mi in | ~1h 20m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 122.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

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.

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 North East, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 68.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North East, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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