Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Dundalk, MD

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

79.9 mi

129 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 39m

8 AM

1h 54m

10 AM

1h 44m

12 PM

1h 43m

3 PM

1h 45m

5 PM

1h 53m

8 PM

1h 35m

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

Jonathan Borba

Dundalk, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Hagerstown to Dundalk, you are looking at a manageable 79.9-mile journey across Maryland. The drive typically takes about 1 hour and 39 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-70, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and I-95. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this route is quite budget-friendly for solo travelers or families. Because the total duration is under two hours, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated scheduling. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two Northeastern locales.

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

39.9 miles from Hagerstown, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mix of driving conditions as you transition from the start to your destination. While the route involves a 28% highway share, it is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you will need to stay alert for frequent adjustments. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, covering 43.8 miles. You should anticipate a shift in pace as you transition between major interstates and the more technical, local road portions of the trip. The experience behind the wheel requires steady attention, especially when maneuvering through the turn-heavy sections that define this specific path.

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

There are about 21 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 54.3 miles in near I 70.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 79.9 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 54.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

54.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward Baltimore

63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...

63.6 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 91A Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

68.8 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, 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 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washi...

69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Towns Along This Route

Between Hagerstown, MD and Dundalk, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson, Glen Burnie and Washington.

Baltimore

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

Towson

63.4 mi in | ~1h 12m

Glen Burnie

63.4 mi in | ~1h 12m

Washington

68.8 mi in | ~1h 20m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	43.8 mi	47m
I 70	15.6 mi	16m
I 95	6.7 mi	9m
Baltimore Beltway	4.7 mi	6m
Dual Highway	3.3 mi	6m
Broening Highway	1.6 mi	3m
Keith Avenue	0.9 mi	2m
East Washington Street	0.4 mi	1m

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 Dundalk, 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

9.1 mi · 9 min · I 70

Toward Baltimore Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Exit 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 91A Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 695

4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 11A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

4.7 mi · 6 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 95

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Keith Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Keith Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto Keith Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Keith Avenue

Turn straight onto Broening Highway

1.6 mi · 3 min · Broening Highway

Turn left onto Belclare Road

490 ft · 20 sec · Belclare Road

Turn right onto Dundalk Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Dundalk Avenue

Continue on Dundalk Avenue

285 ft · 12 sec · Dundalk Avenue

Arrive at destination

1 ft · Dundalk Avenue

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the drive takes less than two hours, you can easily complete the journey without planning for formal stops along the way. Be prepared for the turn-heavy nature of the local segments by checking your navigation before you leave to ensure you are comfortable with the route’s layout. Keep your $13 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up in Hagerstown before you hit the highways to avoid fluctuating prices near urban centers. Embracing the lack of required stops allows you to make the drive in one efficient, uninterrupted push.

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 39.9 miles from Hagerstown, MD, or about 47m 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 79.9 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.9 miles or 47m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dundalk, 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 79.9 miles and 1h 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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

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 39.9 mi from Hagerstown, MD · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

40 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 79.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Hagerstown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dundalk, MD

The final approach into Dundalk, 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 Dundalk, 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

$13.22 one way

$26.44 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$14.47	$28.93
premium	$4.92	$15.48	$30.97
diesel	$5.64	$17.75	$35.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24	$8.39	$3.84
Efficient EV	20	$6.99	$3.20
EV Truck/SUV	32	$11.19	$5.11

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Hagerstown, MD

Evening in Hagerstown on Sunday

Local time

7:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dundalk, MD

Evening in Dundalk on Sunday

Local time

7:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

68°F

Washington, DC

40 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

1 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 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 Dundalk, MD covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 70, I 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.9 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 $13.22 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.

Between Hagerstown, MD and Dundalk, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson, Glen Burnie and Washington.

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Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Dundalk, 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 Dundalk, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hagerstown, MD

Dundalk, MD

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 39m on the road

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