Spanning 79.8 miles, this trek from Largo to Hagerstown takes approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes to complete. It is an ideal day trip, allowing you to reach your destination in well under two hours without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize MD 202 North, Landover Road, and I-95 North to make the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it remains a budget-friendly option for travelers moving across the Maryland region. Since the entire trip is contained within the state, you won't need to worry about adjusting to new regional driving habits or laws. This straightforward route offers a practical way to connect these two Maryland hubs efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Largo, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 270
31.6 mi
40m
I 70
21 mi
22m
Capital Beltway
18.5 mi
24m
Dual Highway
3.1 mi
5m
Landover Road
1.7 mi
2m
East Franklin Street
0.3 mi
<1m
North Potomac Street
0.1 mi
<1m
East Washington Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 31.6 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Largo, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi·32 sec·this road
Toward MD 202 North: Largo
2
Turn straight onto MD 202
1.7 mi·2 min·Landover Road
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
4
Merge onto I 95; I 495
9.0 mi·11 min·Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
9.5 mi·12 min·Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver SpringUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
3.6 mi·4 min·I 270
Exit 35Toward I 270 North: FrederickUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
7.0 mi·9 min·I 270
Toward I 270 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 11; 12Toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill RoadUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 270
21 mi·26 min·I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
Exit 32Toward I 70: Hagerstown, BaltimoreUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 70 West: HagerstownUse the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 70
21 mi·22 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 32BToward US 40 West: HagerstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto US 40
3.1 mi·5 min·Dual Highway
15
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi·40 sec·East Franklin Street
16
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Potomac Street
17
Turn left onto US 40
118 ft·4 sec·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 40
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this route, planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic is a smart move to keep your travel time closer to the 1 hour and 28-minute mark. Since there are no scheduled stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, as the $13 fuel estimate is based on a direct run. Take advantage of the trip’s flexibility; since it is a relatively short drive, you have the freedom to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the reliance on MD 202 and local roads means you will be making frequent turns rather than staying on one main highway. Staying focused on the navigation will make this transit much smoother.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.2 miles from Largo, MD, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hagerstown, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Largo, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Largo, MD
This is one driving day of about 78.5 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Largo, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 270 for about 31.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 52.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.4 mi into trip|~16m in|I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
20.9 mi into trip|~28m in|I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
7
24.5 mi into trip|~33m in|I 270
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 North
8
31.5 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
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 11; 12
Toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West...
8
52.8 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
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 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.01 one way
$26.03 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.25
$28.51
premium
$4.93
$15.22
$30.45
diesel
$5.61
$17.33
$34.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.6
0
$8.24
$3.77
Efficient EV
19.6
0
$6.87
$3.14
EV Truck/SUV
31.4
0
$10.99
$5.02
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Largo, MD
Late night
in Largo on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hagerstown, MD
Late night
in Hagerstown on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Germantown, MD
39 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 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 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel as you navigate surface streets and local connectors. You will not encounter long, uninterrupted highway stretches, so stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. The route demands your full attention as you transition from the suburban feel of Largo toward the northwest. It is a functional, hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network for the duration of the 79.8-mile trip.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near I 495 / Capital Beltway.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 11.4 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Largo, MD and Hagerstown, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Baltimore.
Silver Spring
11.4 mi in|~16m|via I 495
Baltimore
52.8 mi in|~1h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 78.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on I 270. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Hagerstown, 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 11.4 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hagerstown, MD before heading back.
