Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown, MD and Owings Mills, MD.
Start on US 40
Continue on US 40
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Continue on I 70; US 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 695
Take the exit
Continue on I 795
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto MD 940
Turn left onto MD 140
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$12.98 one way
$25.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| premium | $5.24 | $15.15 | $30.31 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $15.46 | $30.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hagerstown on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Owings Mills on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
60°F
Mount Airy, MD
37 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gently rolling terrain
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
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
Towson
Glen Burnie
Reisterstown
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
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).
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.
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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