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Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Elkton, MD

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

128.4 mi

207 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 31m

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

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Downtown Hagerstown, MD, MD

Hagerstown, MD

Jonathan Borba

Downtown Elkton, MD, MD

Elkton, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Hagerstown, MD to Elkton, MD covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m 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, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 70 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 $21.25 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

64.2 miles from Hagerstown, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 128.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 63.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 128.4 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 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; at 68.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

8
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...
9
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
8
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...
8
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
8
120 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

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 100 Toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

Towns Along This Route

Between Hagerstown, MD and Elkton, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson, Glen Burnie, Washington and Rising Sun.

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

Rising Sun

120 mi in | ~2h 22m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 43.8 mi 47m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 30.7 mi 35m
I 70 15.6 mi 16m
I 95 11.1 mi 15m
Express Toll Lanes 8.3 mi 9m
Pulaski Highway 5.9 mi 9m
Baltimore Beltway 4.7 mi 6m
Dual Highway 3.3 mi 6m
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 Elkton, MD.

1

Start on US 40

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Washington Street
2

Continue on US 40

3.3 mi · 6 min · Dual Highway
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 70 East: Frederick
4

Merge onto I 70

44 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 70; US 40

6.5 mi · 6 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

9.1 mi · 9 min · I 70
Toward Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

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.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 91A Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 695

4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 11A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 95

4.7 mi · 6 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

6.4 mi · 8 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

8.3 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

297 ft · 3 sec
16

Merge onto I 95

31 mi · 35 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 100 Toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward MD 272 South: North East Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Turn straight onto MD 272

1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto US 40

5.9 mi · 9 min · Pulaski Highway
Use the left lane.
21

Turn left onto Landing Lane

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Landing Lane
Use the left lane.
22

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
23

Turn left onto MD 213

102 ft · 3 sec · North Bridge Street
24

Arrive at destination

MD 213

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 64.2 miles from Hagerstown, MD, or about 1h 13m 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 64.2 miles or 1h 13m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkton, 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 128.4 miles and 2h 37m.

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 64.2 mi from Hagerstown, MD · 1h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

64 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 64.2 miles from Hagerstown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Elkton, MD

The final approach into Elkton, 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 Elkton, MD.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 26.6
View on nps.gov
Antietam National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $20 near mile 13.3
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour $20 near mile 13.3
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 22.1
View on nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $20 near mile 39.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.25 one way

$42.49 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $23.25 $46.50
premium $4.92 $24.88 $49.76
diesel $5.64 $28.53 $57.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.5 0 $13.48 $6.16
Efficient EV 32.1 0 $11.24 $5.14
EV Truck/SUV 51.4 0 $17.98 $8.22

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.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Hagerstown, MD

Morning in Hagerstown on Monday

Local time

8:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elkton, MD

Morning in Elkton on Monday

Local time

8:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

21 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 37m 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 Elkton, MD covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.2 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 $21.25 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 20 significant decision points across 128.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 68.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hagerstown, MD and Elkton, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson, Glen Burnie, Washington and Rising Sun.

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