Origin
Hagerstown, MD
Afternoon in Hagerstown on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hagerstown, MD to Essex, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
82.8 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Hagerstown, MD to Essex, MD covers 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Highway | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| Baltimore | — | — |
| I 695 North | — | — |
| I 695 South | — | — |
| Baltimore Beltway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
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 Essex, 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
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Baltimore
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
9
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Baltimore
12
Merge slight left
4.7 mi
·
6 min
13
Keep slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
MD 150: Eastern Avenue
15
Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
256 ft
·
8 sec
·
MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
16
Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastern Avenue
17
Continue on Eastern Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
18
Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Taylor Avenue
19
Turn right
522 ft
·
38 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Hagerstown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.73 one way
$27.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.03 | $30.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.06 | $32.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Essex, MD
Afternoon in Essex on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
41 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
1 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 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
82.8 mi in 1h 25m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Dual Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Essex, MD is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Essex, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Essex, MD
Full guide →Southeast Baltimore, fittingly, covers the areas in the southeast of Baltimore, ranging from industrial wastelands to charming neighborhoods both quiet and hip.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 82.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hagerstown, MD to Essex, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Essex, MD before heading back.
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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