Origin
Hagerstown, MD
Morning in Hagerstown on Monday
Local time
8:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Denton, MD
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
129.2 mi
208 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hagerstown, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Hagerstown, MD to Denton, MD covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Blue Star Memorial Highway, MD 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.8 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.38 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.6 miles from Hagerstown, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 129.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 14 significant decision points across 129.2 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 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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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 straight / slight right lanes.
8
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
7
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
7
80.3 mi into trip
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~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
6
108.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
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US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Towns Along This Route
Between Hagerstown, MD and Denton, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Rehoboth.
Baltimore
54.3 mi in
|
~1h 2m
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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 |
| MD 100 | 17.5 mi | 23m |
| I 70 | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| US 50 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Queen Anne Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Shore Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
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 Denton, MD.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
2
Continue on Dual Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Dual Highway
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Frederick
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 70 East: Frederick
4
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
44 mi
·
47 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5
Continue straight
6.5 mi
·
6 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
8
Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Pike
9
Take the exit slight left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
10
Continue straight
18 mi
·
23 min
11
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Arundel Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
13
Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ritchie Highway
14
Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
15
Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
16
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
18
Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
19
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shore Highway
20
Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
21
Continue on Market Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
22
Turn right onto South 6th Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 6th Street
23
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Hagerstown, MD, or about 1h 15m 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 64.6 miles or 1h 15m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denton, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown, MD
This is one driving day of about 129.2 miles and 2h 46m.
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 64.6 mi from Hagerstown, MD · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Hagerstown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Denton, MD
The final approach into Denton, 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 Denton, 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
$21.38 one way
$42.76 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $23.39 | $46.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.70 | $57.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.57 | $6.20 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.09 | $8.27 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Denton, MD
Morning in Denton on Monday
Local time
8:53 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
6 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
2h 46m 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 Denton, MD covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 46m 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, MD 100. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.6 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 $21.38 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 129.2 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.
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.
Between Hagerstown, MD and Denton, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Rehoboth.
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