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Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
73.7 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Esteban Carriazo
Hagerstown, MD
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The drive from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Columbia Pike, Patuxent Freeway 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 $12.22 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.8 miles from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 73.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Columbia Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 55 miles on I 70.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Columbia Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 73.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward Broken Land Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Park & Ride West Lot
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 40 / East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Hagerstown, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Park & Ride West Lot along the way.
Park & Ride West Lot
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 55 mi | 59m |
| Columbia Pike | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Dual Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Broken Land Parkway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Guilford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Potomac Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road
Turn sharp right onto Guilford Road
Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 32
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Broken Land Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 29
Take the exit
Merge onto I 70
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 40
Continue on US 40
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
Turn left onto US 40
Arrive at destination
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.
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 73.7 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 45m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hagerstown, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fort George G Mead Junction, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
This is one driving day of about 73.7 miles and 1h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 73.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.22 one way
$24.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.29 | $28.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
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: 25.8 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 | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Fort George G Mead Junction on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Hagerstown on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
69°F
Washington, DC
37 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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