Origin
Jessup, MD
Afternoon in Jessup on Thursday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jessup, MD to Hagerstown, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Jessup, MD
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Hagerstown, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jessup, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 70.9 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 I 70, Waterloo Road, Dual Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 70.9 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 70.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Waterloo Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 55 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 55 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Waterloo Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near MD 108 / Waterloo Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.8 miles (MD 108 / Waterloo Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 108 / Waterloo Road
Turn right onto MD 108 / Waterloo Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Enter roundabout toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 29 North
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 25B
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
7
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32B
Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 55 mi | 59m |
| Waterloo Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Dual Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Columbia Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| MD 100 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Rouse Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Snowden River Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 55 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jessup, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
1
Start on MD 175
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jessup Road
2
Continue on MD 175
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterloo Road
3
Continue on MD 175
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rouse Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto MD 108
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterloo Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Snowden River Parkway
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Snowden River Parkway
6
Enter roundabout
168 ft
·
2 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
7
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
8
Merge onto MD 100
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 29 North
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 29
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 25B
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 70; US 40
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 70; US 40
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32B
Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto US 40
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dual Highway
17
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Franklin Street
18
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Potomac Street
19
Turn left onto US 40
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
US 40
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.4 mi from Jessup, MD · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Jessup, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hagerstown, MD
The final approach into Hagerstown, 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
$11.75 one way
$23.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
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.
Destination
Hagerstown, MD
Afternoon in Hagerstown on Thursday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jessup, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Waterloo Road, Dual Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from Jessup, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.75 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (MD 108 / Waterloo Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jessup, MD to Hagerstown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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