Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Delmar, MD

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

167.4 mi

269 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 27m ★

6 AM

3h 40m

8 AM

4h 5m

10 AM

3h 49m

12 PM

3h 46m

3 PM

3h 50m

5 PM

4h 4m

8 PM

3h 32m

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

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Hagerstown, MD

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Delmar, MD

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Trip Overview

Connecting Hagerstown to Delmar, this 167.4-mile journey takes approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $28 for fuel to cover the distance across Maryland. The route transitions through the Northeast region, offering a straightforward path that avoids the need for complex multi-day planning. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of scenery, the manageable duration makes this an efficient trek. Keep in mind that the path is designed as a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for more engagement behind the wheel than you might find on a standard interstate sprint.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

83.7 miles from Hagerstown, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience as you transition between major arteries and local roads. You will spend roughly 23% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 43.8 miles along the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Once you move off the main corridors like the Blue Star Memorial Highway and Sussex Highway, the character of the road shifts significantly. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, you will find yourself navigating more local intersections than long, straight stretches. This mix keeps the drive active and demands your full attention compared to a monotonous interstate grind.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 167.4 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 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

4 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 87A Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 22 Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

80.3 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

108.8 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | US 50

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Towns Along This Route

Between Hagerstown, MD and Delmar, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Rehoboth.

Baltimore

54.3 mi in | ~1h 2m | via I 70

Washington

58.9 mi in | ~1h 7m

Rehoboth

108.8 mi in | ~2h 17m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	43.8 mi	47m
Blue Star Memorial Highway	19.1 mi	27m
Sussex Highway	18.9 mi	25m
MD 100	17.5 mi	23m
Shore Highway	13.5 mi	18m
I 70	11.1 mi	11m
Seashore Highway	7.5 mi	9m
US 50	6.9 mi	9m

Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 43.8 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 40

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Washington Street

Continue on US 40

3.3 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 70 East: Frederick

Merge onto I 70

44 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 70; US 40

6.5 mi · 6 min · I 70; US 40

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

4.6 mi · 4 min · I 70

Toward Baltimore

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 87A Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 29

2.3 mi · 2 min · Columbia Pike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec

Exit 22 Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on MD 100

18 mi · 23 min · MD 100

Use the none lane.

Merge onto MD 10; MD 100

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MD 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

Continue on MD 2

6.1 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Use the straight / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Merge onto US 50; US 301

19 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

Use the left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto MD 404 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · MD 404 Business

Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 5th Avenue

Turn left onto Legion Road

282 ft · 7 sec · Legion Road

Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404

8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

Continue on DE 404

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto US 13

19 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway

Turn right onto MD 54; DE 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

Arrive at destination

MD 54; DE 54

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3 hour and 39 minute travel time, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs. Starting your trip early in the day is the best way to handle the turn-heavy local sections when traffic is lighter. Since the route requires a $28 fuel budget, verify your tank levels before leaving Hagerstown to avoid unnecessary detours in unfamiliar areas. Flexibility is a major advantage here; because the drive is short, you can easily adjust your pace to accommodate road conditions or personal preference. Pay close attention to signage when transitioning between the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and the local portions of the Sussex Highway to ensure you stay on the most efficient path.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 83.7 miles from Hagerstown, MD, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.7 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delmar, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown, MD

This is one driving day of about 167.4 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hagerstown, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 43.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.7 mi from Hagerstown, MD · 1h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

84 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.7 miles from Hagerstown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Delmar, MD

The final approach into Delmar, 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 Delmar, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.70 one way

$55.40 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$30.31	$60.62
premium	$4.92	$32.44	$64.88
diesel	$5.64	$37.19	$74.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.2	$17.58	$8.04
Efficient EV	41.9	$14.65	$6.70
EV Truck/SUV	67	$23.44	$10.71

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Hagerstown, MD

Evening in Hagerstown on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delmar, MD

Evening in Delmar on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°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

24 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

3h 39m 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 Hagerstown, MD to Delmar, MD covers 167.4 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.7 miles from Hagerstown, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Hagerstown, MD and Delmar, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Rehoboth.

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Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Delmar, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Delmar, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hagerstown, MD

Delmar, MD

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 39m on the road

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