Origin
Brookmont, MD
Afternoon in Brookmont on Friday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brookmont, MD to Hagerstown, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookmont, MD
Jo Green
Hagerstown, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookmont, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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, I 270 Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 62.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 28 miles on I 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 28 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 miles in near Cabin John Parkway.
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 62.6 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 miles (Cabin John Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 270 Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4 mi into trip
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~8m in
|
Cabin John Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Cabin John Parkway toward I 495 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 North
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 270 Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 38
Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
36.9 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookmont, MD and Hagerstown, MD, road signs point toward Frederick and Baltimore.
Frederick
5.5 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 270 Spur
Baltimore
36.9 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 28 mi | 35m |
| I 70 | 21 mi | 22m |
| I 270 Spur | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Dual Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| MacArthur Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Cabin John Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Capital Beltway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Clara Barton Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 28 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookmont, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
1
Start on 63rd Street
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
63rd Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
4
Turn left onto MacArthur Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
MacArthur Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto Clara Barton Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clara Barton Parkway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Cabin John Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabin John Parkway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Cabin John Parkway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cabin John Parkway
Toward I 495 North
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 495
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 Spur
Exit 38
Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 11; 12
Toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 270
21 mi
·
26 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 70
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32B
Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto US 40
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dual Highway
19
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Franklin Street
20
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Potomac Street
21
Turn left onto US 40
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
US 40
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Brookmont, MD · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Brookmont, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hagerstown, MD
The final approach into Hagerstown, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.38 one way
$20.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Hagerstown on Friday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
22 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 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookmont, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, I 70, I 270 Spur. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 miles from Brookmont, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (Cabin John Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 270 Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brookmont, MD and Hagerstown, MD, road signs point toward Frederick and Baltimore.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Antietam National Battlefield. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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