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Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Boonsboro, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

127.3 mi

205 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

city in Maryland, United States

Hagerstown, MD

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town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

Boonsboro, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hagerstown, MD to Boonsboro, MD covers 127.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m 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 $21.10 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

63.7 miles from Hagerstown, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 127.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 127.3 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.
Dual Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hagerstown, MD to Boonsboro, MD is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Boonsboro, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dual Highway
I 70 East
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Baltimore
US 29 South
Columbia Pike
MD 100 East
Arundel Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Dual Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hagerstown, MD and Boonsboro, 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 · 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · Shore Highway
20

Turn left onto Ridgely Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Ridgely Road
21

Continue on 6th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · 6th Street
22

Continue on Ridgely Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ridgely Road
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 63.7 miles from Hagerstown, MD, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

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 28 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boonsboro, 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 127.3 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.7 mi from Hagerstown, MD · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baltimore, MD

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

Frederick, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baltimore, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.7 miles from Hagerstown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Boonsboro, MD

The final approach into Boonsboro, 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 Boonsboro, 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

$21.10 one way

$42.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $23.11 $46.23
premium $4.93 $24.69 $49.38
diesel $5.61 $28.11 $56.21

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: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.2 0 $13.37 $6.11
Efficient EV 31.8 0 $11.14 $5.09
EV Truck/SUV 50.9 0 $17.82 $8.15

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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Hagerstown, MD

Morning in Hagerstown on Friday

Local time

10:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boonsboro, MD

Morning in Boonsboro on Friday

Local time

10:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 44m 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 Boonsboro, MD covers 127.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 63.7 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 $21.10 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.

The drive from Hagerstown, MD to Boonsboro, MD is easy. At 2h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hagerstown, MD to Boonsboro, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hagerstown, MD to Boonsboro, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

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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