Origin
West Elkridge, MD
Late night in West Elkridge on Wednesday
Local time
2:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Elkridge, MD to Hagerstown, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Elkridge, MD
Jason Morrison
Hagerstown, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Elkridge, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, MD 100, Dual Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 55 mi | 59m |
| MD 100 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Dual Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Columbia Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Potomac Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 55 mi, about 59m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,908 veh/hr typical · worst 3,438
Quietest
2 AM
~240 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 99 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 West Elkridge, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
1
Start on this road
61 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 1
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto MD 100
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 29 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto US 29
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 25B
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32B
Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto US 40
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dual Highway
13
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Franklin Street
14
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Potomac Street
15
Turn left onto US 40
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 40
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 35.3 miles from West Elkridge, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 70.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Washington Boulevard
Turn left onto US 1 / Washington Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 29 North
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 25B
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
7
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32B
Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
6
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
US 40 / East Washington Street
Turn left onto US 40 / East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.80 one way
$23.59 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $12.98 | $25.97 |
| premium | $5.01 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.56 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Late night in Hagerstown on Wednesday
Local time
2:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler 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
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?
70.6 mi in 1h 24m, mostly highway — 55 mi of that is on I 70.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and MD 100. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Washington Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 1 / Washington Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,189 ft
220 ft
Total Climb
1,523 ft
Total Descent
1,204 ft
Highest Point
1,189 ft
~60.5 mi in
Elevation Range
968 ft
Notable High Points
1,189 ft at ~60.5 miles
+548 ft prominence
About the Cities
Arriving in Hagerstown, MD
Full guide →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
- • 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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 70.6 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55 miles on I 70. 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: near the start (US 1 / Washington Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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