Origin
Hagerstown, MD
Late night in Hagerstown on Saturday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Owings Mills, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
73.4 mi
118 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Owings Mills, MD
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Trip Overview
Hagerstown, MD to Owings Mills, MD is 73.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I-70, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region towards the Northeast region. Expect a trip with a significant portion on surface roads, making it less of a pure highway sprint and more of a varied travel experience. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for a quick transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 43.8 mi | 47m |
| I 70 | 15.6 mi | 16m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Dual Highway | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Washington Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Owings Mills Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reisterstown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 43.8 mi, about 47m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,184 veh/hr typical · worst 3,740
Quietest
2 AM
~231 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 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 Owings Mills, 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 left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 91B
Toward I 695 North: New York, Towson
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 695
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 795
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward Owings Mills Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reisterstown Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Owings Mills Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right
277 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MD 140
16
Turn straight onto MD 940
481 ft
·
19 sec
·
MD 940
Toward MD 140
17
Turn left onto MD 140
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Reisterstown Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
MD 140
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.7 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 54.3 and 72.3 — 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
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
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 19
Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
8
72.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reisterstown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reistersto...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.26 one way
$24.53 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| premium | $5.01 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Owings Mills, MD
Late night in Owings Mills on Saturday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
E 2 mph
32% chance
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 25% of the total 73.4 miles on highways like the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I-70. You'll experience a longest stretch of 43.8 miles on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway before transitioning to surface streets. Be prepared for more frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you move away from highway cruising. The prevalence of surface roads means you'll likely encounter more local traffic and varied driving conditions.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 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 Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.4 miles you will encounter 13 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
1,188 ft
301 ft
Total Climb
1,155 ft
Total Descent
1,204 ft
Highest Point
1,188 ft
~10.5 mi in
Elevation Range
888 ft
Notable High Points
1,188 ft at ~10.5 miles
+511 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Owings Mills, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson, Glen Burnie and Reisterstown.
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
Reisterstown
68.2 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Kung Fu Tea
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
1h 28m in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Owings Mills, MD
Cuisine: bubble_tea
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Club House
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
20min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Grand Central Eatery
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
1h 28m in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
club house
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
20min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Café June
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
1h 8m in
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Ellicott City, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop;sandwich;tea
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00
Visit websiteBon Appetit Cafe & Bakery
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
1h 8m in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Laila's Kitchen
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Cuisine: afghan
Visit websiteQdoba
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1h 28m in
0.1 mi from route
Owings Mills, MD
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteChick-fil-A
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1h 28m in
0.1 mi from route
Owings Mills, MD
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off
Visit websiteJose Tequilas
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 28m in
0.2 mi from route
Owings Mills, MD
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1h 18m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Baltimore, MD
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09...
Visit websiteDunkin'
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1h 18m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Woodlawn, MD
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-21:30; Sa 06:00-21:30; Su 06...
Visit websiteSouth Prospect Street Historic District
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Mount Airy Carnival Grounds
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
49min in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
North Farm Park
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
1h 8m in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Potomac-Broadway Historic District
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Funkhouser Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Oak Hill Historic District
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Jonathan Hager House and Museum
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
MD
Visit websiteSouth Prospect Street Historic District
District
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
P
Monument
Around the midpoint, right off the route
49min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Visit website
Potomac-Broadway Historic District
District
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Oak Hill Historic District
District
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Mount Airy Historic District
District
Around the midpoint, short detour
49min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Hyatt Place Baltimore/Owings Mills
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
1h 28m in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Owings Mills, MD
Visit websiteClarion Hotel
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Rodeway Inn
Motel
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Comfort Inn Red Horse Frederick
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
29min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Econo Lodge
Motel
Early in the drive, short detour
29min in
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Frederick, MD
Visit websiteBeth house
Guest_house
Early in the drive, short detour
29min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Hagerstown, MD
Full guide →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
- • 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
Arriving in Owings Mills, MD
Full guide →Owings Mills is an unincorporated community of over 35,000 residents (2020) in Baltimore County, Maryland. Owings Mills is home to around a dozen major shopping centers and numerous office buildings.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 73.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 Owings Mills, 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 Owings Mills, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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