The drive from Cape Saint Claire, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 91.8 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, Governor Ritchie Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55 miles on I 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.22 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
45.9 miles from Cape Saint Claire, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 91.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 91.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 55 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 55 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in near MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.8 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 11.7 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.7 mi into trip|~20m in|MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 100 West
7
29.2 mi into trip|~44m 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
32.5 mi into trip|~48m 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
87.8 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
91.8 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|US 40 / East Washington Street
Turn left onto US 40 / East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
55 mi
59m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi
23m
Governor Ritchie Highway
5.2 mi
8m
College Parkway
4 mi
7m
Dual Highway
3.1 mi
5m
Columbia Pike
3 mi
3m
Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi
1m
Chestnut Tree Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 55 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Saint Claire, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
1
Start on Dogwood Tree Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Dogwood Tree Drive
2
Turn left onto Latrobe Drive
0.1 mi·26 sec·Latrobe Drive
3
Turn right onto Chestnut Tree Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Chestnut Tree Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Green Holly Drive
0.4 mi·58 sec·Green Holly Drive
5
Turn right onto College Parkway
4.0 mi·7 min·College Parkway
6
Turn right onto MD 2
5.2 mi·8 min·Governor Ritchie Highway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
8
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi·1 min·Arundel Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
18 mi·23 min·Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 WestUse the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward US 29 NorthUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 29
3.0 mi·3 min·Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 25BToward I 70 West: FrederickUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
10 mi·10 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 70; US 40
12 mi·12 min·I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 70; US 40
33 mi·35 min·I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 32BToward US 40 West: HagerstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto US 40
3.1 mi·5 min·Dual Highway
18
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi·40 sec·East Franklin Street
19
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Potomac Street
20
Turn left onto US 40
118 ft·4 sec·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
21
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 45.9 miles from Cape Saint Claire, MD, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55 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 20 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 1h 3m 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 35m
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 Cape Saint Claire, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cape Saint Claire, MD
This is one driving day of about 91.8 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Cape Saint Claire, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 55 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.9 mi from Cape Saint Claire, MD
· 1h 3m into the drive
The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Cape Saint Claire, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
$20
near mile 79.1
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 66.5
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
$20
near mile 50.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.22 one way
$30.44 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.67
$33.34
premium
$4.93
$17.80
$35.61
diesel
$5.61
$20.27
$40.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.5
0
$9.64
$4.41
Efficient EV
23
0
$8.03
$3.67
EV Truck/SUV
36.7
0
$12.85
$5.88
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Cape Saint Claire, MD
Afternoon
in Cape Saint Claire on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hagerstown, MD
Afternoon
in Hagerstown on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Columbia, MD
46 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
4 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 56m 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 Cape Saint Claire, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 91.8 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, Governor Ritchie Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.9 miles from Cape Saint Claire, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.22 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 91.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cape Saint Claire, MD to Hagerstown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 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.
