Origin
Manchester, MD
Morning in Manchester on Friday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, MD to Hagerstown, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, MD
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Hagerstown, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Taneytown Pike, Waynesboro Pike, Manchester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on Taneytown Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 55.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taneytown Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MD 27 / Manchester Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MD 27 / Manchester Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (MD 140 / Taneytown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 42.1 miles (Midvale Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 27 / Manchester Road
Turn left onto MD 27 / Manchester Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MD 140 / Taneytown Pike
Enter roundabout onto MD 140 / Taneytown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Midvale Road
Turn left onto Midvale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
MD 60 / Leitersburg Pike
At end of road, turn left onto MD 60 / Leitersburg Pike
Navigation decision point
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
US 40 / East Washington Street
Turn left onto US 40 / East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taneytown Pike | 17 mi | 24m |
| Waynesboro Pike | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Manchester Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Leitersburg Pike | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Buchanan Trail East | 5 mi | 7m |
| Ringgold Pike | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| East Baltimore Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Midvale Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Taneytown Pike
— 17 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
1
Start on Westminster Street
465 ft
·
12 sec
·
Westminster Street
2
Continue on Westminster Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Westminster Street
3
Turn left onto MD 27
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Manchester Road
4
Turn right onto Hahn Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hahn Road
5
Continue on Englar Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Englar Road
6
Turn right onto MD 97; MD 140
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Baltimore Boulevard
7
Continue on MD 97; MD 140
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
College View Boulevard
8
Continue on MD 140
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Taneytown Pike
9
Enter roundabout onto MD 140
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Taneytown Pike
10
Continue on MD 140
237 ft
·
6 sec
·
Taneytown Pike
11
Continue on MD 140
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Baltimore Street
12
Continue on MD 140
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Taneytown Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on MD 140
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on MD 140
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Waynesboro Pike
15
Continue on PA 16
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Buchanan Trail East
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Midvale Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Midvale Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on MD 418
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Ringgold Pike
18
At end of road, turn left onto MD 60
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Leitersburg Pike
19
Continue on Potomac Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Potomac Avenue
20
Continue on North Potomac Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Potomac Street
21
Turn left onto US 40
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
US 40
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Manchester, MD · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Manchester, 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
$9.15 one way
$18.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.71 | $21.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Hagerstown on Friday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 28m 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 Manchester, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taneytown Pike, Waynesboro Pike, Manchester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 miles from Manchester, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.15 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 is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MD 27 / Manchester Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (MD 140 / Taneytown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 42.1 miles (Midvale Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Manchester, MD to Hagerstown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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