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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 43.8 mi, about 47m
Traffic on I-70
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
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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 Randallstown, 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 right at fork onto US 40
0.9 mi·1 min·Baltimore National Pike
Toward US 40 East: Ellicott City
7
Turn left onto Marriottsville Road
0.4 mi·46 sec·Marriottsville Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Marriottsville Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Marriottsville Road
9
Turn right onto MD 99
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Frederick Road
10
Turn left onto Woodstock Road
1.2 mi·3 min·Woodstock Road
11
Continue on MD 125
5.1 mi·10 min·Old Court Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Greens Lane
124 ft·3 sec·Greens Lane
13
Continue on Greens Lane
0.7 mi·1 min·Greens Lane
14
Turn right onto MD 26
32 ft·0 sec·Liberty Road
15
Arrive at destination
MD 26
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
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.
5
4 mi into trip|~8m in|I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
54.3 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|US 40 / Baltimore National Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 / Baltimore National Pike toward US 40 East: Ellicott City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 40 East: Ellicott City
6
55.2 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|Marriottsville Road
Turn left onto Marriottsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
56.6 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|MD 99 / Old Frederick Road
Turn right onto MD 99 / Old Frederick Road
Navigation decision point
5
63.9 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|Greens Lane
Enter roundabout onto Greens Lane
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.28 one way
$20.57 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$11.38
$22.76
premium
$4.81
$12.21
$24.42
diesel
$4.80
$12.18
$24.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026
Origin
Hagerstown, MD
Morning
in Hagerstown on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Clear
S 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Randallstown, MD
Morning
in Randallstown on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Clear
SW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Watch
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
82°F
Mount Airy, MD
32 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m 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 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.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 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?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort4/10
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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 Randallstown, MD before heading back.
