Origin
Hagerstown, MD
Morning in Hagerstown on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
94.7 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hagerstown, MD
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Annapolis, MD
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The drive from Hagerstown, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 94.7 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dual Highway, I 70 East, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.70 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.
Midpoint
47.4 miles from Hagerstown, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 94.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 94.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hagerstown, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hagerstown, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Highway | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| Baltimore | — | — |
| I 695 North | — | — |
| I 695 South | — | — |
| Baltimore Beltway | — | — |
| I 97 South | — | — |
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Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown, MD and Annapolis, MD.
Start on East Washington Street
Continue on Dual Highway
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Frederick
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
Keep slight right to continue on MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle
Exit the rotary onto School Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 21 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 46m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annapolis, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hagerstown, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hagerstown, MD
This is one driving day of about 94.7 miles and 1h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.4 mi from Hagerstown, MD · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Hagerstown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Annapolis, 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.
Regular Gas
$15.70 one way
$31.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.37 | $36.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$16
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.55 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.26 | $6.06 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hagerstown on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Annapolis on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
75°F
Columbia, MD
47 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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