Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Jessup, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

70.6 mi

114 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 19m ★

6 AM

1h 26m

8 AM

1h 39m

10 AM

1h 31m

12 PM

1h 29m

3 PM

1h 31m

5 PM

1h 39m

8 PM

1h 22m

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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census-designated place in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

Jessup, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hagerstown, MD to Jessup, MD covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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, I 70, Waterloo Road 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 $11.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 70.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 17 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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 9 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 straight / slight right lanes.

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

65.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward Snowden River Parkway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3 Toward Snowden River Parkway

65.8 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | MD 108 / Waterloo Road

Turn left onto MD 108 / Waterloo Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Baltimore

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

Washington

58.9 mi in | ~1h 7m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	43.8 mi	47m
I 70	11.1 mi	11m
Waterloo Road	3.5 mi	6m
Dual Highway	3.3 mi	6m
MD 100	2.9 mi	3m
Columbia Pike	2.3 mi	2m
Rouse Parkway	1.2 mi	1m
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 Jessup, 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 straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

6.5 mi · 6 min · I 70; US 40

Use the 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 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

2.9 mi · 3 min · MD 100

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 40 sec

Exit 3 Toward Snowden River Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Snowden River Parkway

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Snowden River Parkway

Turn left onto MD 108

1.9 mi · 3 min · Waterloo Road

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto MD 175

1.2 mi · 1 min · Rouse Parkway

Use the left lane.

Continue on MD 175

1.5 mi · 3 min · Waterloo Road

Continue on MD 175

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Jessup Road

Arrive at destination

MD 175

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.3 mi from Hagerstown, MD · 42m into the drive

town in Carroll and Frederick Counties, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Airy, MD

35 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

Myersville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Airy, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Hagerstown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jessup, MD

The final approach into Jessup, 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

$11.70 one way

$23.41 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.82	$25.64
premium	$4.93	$13.69	$27.38
diesel	$5.61	$15.59	$31.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.2	$7.41	$3.39
Efficient EV	17.7	$6.18	$2.82
EV Truck/SUV	28.2	$9.88	$4.52

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Hagerstown, MD

Afternoon in Hagerstown on Thursday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jessup, MD

Afternoon in Jessup on Thursday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Mount Airy, MD

35 mi in

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

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 26m 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 Jessup, MD covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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, Waterloo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.3 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 $11.70 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 Jessup, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Washington.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

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Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Jessup, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Jessup, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hagerstown, MD

Jessup, MD

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 26m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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