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Trip from Damascus, MD to Hagerstown, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

57m

Distance

45.9 mi

74 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Damascus, MD

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city in Maryland, United States

Hagerstown, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Damascus, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 45.9 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Ridge Road, Dual Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.61 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

22.9 miles from Damascus, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 57m highway drive covering 45.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Ridge Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.8 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 13 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 35.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Ridge Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 108 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 108 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 108 / Main Street

Turn left onto MD 108 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Woodfield Road

Turn left onto Woodfield Road

Navigation decision point

5
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
7
41.9 mi into trip | ~49m 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
45.8 mi into trip | ~57m 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 35.8 mi 38m
Ridge Road 4.8 mi 8m
Dual Highway 3.1 mi 5m
Woodfield Road 0.9 mi 1m
East Franklin Street 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Potomac Street 0.1 mi <1m
East Washington Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 35.8 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Damascus, MD and Hagerstown, MD.

1

Start on this road

35 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto MD 108

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Woodfield Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Woodfield Road
4

Turn right onto MD 27

4.8 mi · 8 min · Ridge Road
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Frederick
6

Merge onto I 70; US 40

2.6 mi · 2 min · I 70; US 40
7

Continue on I 70; US 40

33 mi · 35 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 32B Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto US 40

3.1 mi · 5 min · Dual Highway
10

Continue on US 40

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Franklin Street
11

Turn left onto North Potomac Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · North Potomac Street
12

Turn left onto US 40

118 ft · 4 sec · East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
13

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 22.9 miles from Damascus, MD, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.8 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 45.9 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 22.9 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

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 Damascus, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Damascus, MD

This is one driving day of about 45.9 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Damascus, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 35.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.9 mi from Damascus, MD · 28m into the drive

capital city of the United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

23 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Damascus, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hagerstown, MD.

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

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 20.6
View on nps.gov
Antietam National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $20 near mile 34.8
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~38 min detour $20 near mile 31.6
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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 22.1
View on nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $20
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.61 one way

$15.22 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.33 $16.67
premium $4.93 $8.90 $17.80
diesel $5.61 $10.13 $20.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.8 0 $4.82 $2.20
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84
EV Truck/SUV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Damascus, MD

Late night in Damascus on Wednesday

Local time

12:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hagerstown, MD

Late night in Hagerstown on Wednesday

Local time

12:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Washington, DC

23 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

57m 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 Damascus, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 45.9 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Ridge Road, Dual 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 22.9 miles from Damascus, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.61 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 is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 108 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Woodfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Damascus, MD to Hagerstown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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