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 17 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,235 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,726
Quietest
2 AM
~233 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 BaltimoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 91B-AToward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen BurnieUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 91BToward I 695 North: New York, TowsonUse 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 19Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, ReisterstownUse 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 4Toward Owings Mills BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward Owings Mills Boulevard North, Reisterstown RoadUse 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.
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 13
5 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
$11.70 one way
$23.41 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$12.95
$25.90
premium
$4.81
$13.89
$27.79
diesel
$4.80
$13.86
$27.72
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026
Origin
Hagerstown, MD
Late night
in Hagerstown on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
102°F
Sunny
W 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 11:06AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 8:24AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Owings Mills, MD
Late night
in Owings Mills on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
99°F
Sunny
W 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 11:06AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 8:24AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
82°F
Mount Airy, MD
37 mi in
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
3 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.
More Details
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 Effort10/10
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 ft301 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
