Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
64.5 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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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Randallstown, MD
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Hagerstown, MD to Randallstown, MD is 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I 70, with a fuel budget near $11 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 that is primarily on surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate cruise. With only one day recommended for this route, it's a manageable distance for a quick trip or an easy commute.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 43.8 mi | 47m |
| I 70 | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Old Court Road | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| Dual Highway | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Marriottsville Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Woodstock Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore National Pike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old Frederick Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 11 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,926 veh/hr typical · worst 3,417
Quietest
2 AM
~241 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.1×
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 Randallstown, MD.
Start on US 40
Continue on US 40
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Continue on I 70; US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40
Turn left onto Marriottsville Road
Continue on Marriottsville Road
Turn right onto MD 99
Turn left onto Woodstock Road
Continue on MD 125
Enter roundabout onto Greens Lane
Continue on Greens Lane
Turn right onto MD 26
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.3 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 4 and 63.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 / Baltimore National Pike toward US 40 East: Ellicott City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Marriottsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto MD 99 / Old Frederick Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Greens Lane
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$11.41 one way
$22.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $12.49 | $24.99 |
| premium | $5.24 | $13.32 | $26.63 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Evening in Hagerstown on Wednesday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Randallstown on Wednesday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog
60°F
Mount Airy, MD
32 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 route is mostly surface roads, with only about 10% of the drive on highways. You'll spend the majority of your time on local streets, though there is a significant stretch of 43.8 miles on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This means you'll likely encounter more traffic signals and varied speed limits after leaving the highway sections.
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 4 miles in near I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles (US 40 / Baltimore National Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.2 miles (Marriottsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,094 ft
Total Descent
1,060 ft
Highest Point
903 ft
~9.2 mi in
Elevation Range
594 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
Founded 1824
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 64.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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