Origin
Maryland City, MD
Evening in Maryland City on Sunday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryland City, MD to Hagerstown, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
72.9 mi
117 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryland City, MD
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Hagerstown, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Maryland City, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, I 70, Intercounty Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.4 miles from Maryland City, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 22.2 mi | 27m |
| I 70 | 21 mi | 22m |
| Intercounty Connector | 15.7 mi | 19m |
| Dual Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| I 370 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Talbott Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Laurel Fort Meade Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fort Meade Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 22.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland City, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
1
Start on Vale Summit South
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Vale Summit South
2
Turn left onto Wye Mills South
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Wye Mills South
3
At end of road, turn right onto Park Hall South
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Park Hall South
4
Turn right onto Old Line Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Line Avenue
5
Continue on Laureldale Drive
479 ft
·
30 sec
·
Laureldale Drive
6
Turn left onto MD 198
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Fort Meade Road
7
Continue on MD 198
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Meade Road
8
Continue on MD 198
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Talbott Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on MD 198
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gorman Avenue
10
Continue on MD 198
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandy Spring Road
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 95 South: Washington, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 95
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on MD 200 Toll
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Exit 8A
18
Continue on I 370
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 370
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
20
Merge onto I 270
22 mi
·
27 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown
Use the slight left lane.
23
Merge onto I 70
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32B
Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto US 40
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dual Highway
26
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Franklin Street
27
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Potomac Street
28
Turn left onto US 40
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
US 40
Trip Plan
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 36.4 miles from Maryland City, MD, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.4 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hagerstown, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Maryland City, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maryland City, MD
This is one driving day of about 72.9 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Maryland City, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 270 for about 22.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Maryland City, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 47.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
8
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
7
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Hagerstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.09 one way
$24.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
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.
Destination
Hagerstown, MD
Evening in Hagerstown on Sunday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Germantown, MD
36 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
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 36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
72.9 mi in 1h 36m, mostly highway — 22.2 mi of that is on I 270.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 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 4.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Maryland City, MD to Hagerstown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
4 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 72.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 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 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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