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Trip from Friendly, MD to Hagerstown, MD

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

88.8 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

Downtown Friendly, MD, MD

Friendly, MD

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city in Maryland, United States

Hagerstown, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Friendly, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 88.8 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Indian Head Highway, I 95, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.72 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

44.4 miles from Friendly, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 88.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 88.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indian Head Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Friendly, MD to Hagerstown, MD is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Friendly, MD to Hagerstown, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Indian Head Highway
I 95
I 95 South
Capital Beltway (Thru)
Capital Beltway
I 270
I 270 North
MD 117

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Indian Head Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Old Fort Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Fort Road
2

Turn right onto Indian Head Highway

2.7 mi · 4 min · Indian Head Highway
3

Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
4

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
5

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
6

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Thru)

8.0 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway (Thru)
7

Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

0.7 mi · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
8

Continue on Capital Beltway

2.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
9

Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

16 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick

3.1 mi · 4 min · I 270: Rockville, Frederick
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

7.0 mi · 9 min · I 270 North
12

Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

0.2 mi · 16 sec · MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
13

Merge slight right

21 mi · 26 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

0.4 mi · 31 sec · I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

0.4 mi · 29 sec · I 70 West: Hagerstown
16

Merge slight right

21 mi · 22 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 40 West: Hagerstown
18

Turn straight onto Dual Highway

3.1 mi · 5 min · Dual Highway
19

Continue on East Franklin Street

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 East Washington Street

118 ft · 4 sec · East Washington Street
22

Arrive at your destination

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 44.4 miles from Friendly, MD, or about 56m into the drive.

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 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.4 miles or 56m 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 Friendly, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Friendly, MD

This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Friendly, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.4 mi from Friendly, MD · 56m into the drive

Downtown Gaithersburg, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gaithersburg, MD

44 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

Fairfax, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gaithersburg, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Friendly, 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

$14.72 one way

$29.44 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.12 $32.25
premium $4.93 $17.22 $34.44
diesel $5.61 $19.61 $39.21

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: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26
Efficient EV 22.2 0 $7.77 $3.55
EV Truck/SUV 35.5 0 $12.43 $5.68

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Friendly, MD

Late night in Friendly on Friday

Local time

3:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hagerstown, MD

Late night in Hagerstown on Friday

Local time

3:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 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 52m 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 Friendly, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 88.8 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Indian Head Highway, I 95, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.4 miles from Friendly, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.72 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.

The drive from Friendly, MD to Hagerstown, MD is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Friendly, MD to Hagerstown, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Friendly, MD to Hagerstown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Data sources

The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.

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