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Trip from North East, MD to Hagerstown, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

123.6 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

Downtown North East, MD, MD

North East, MD

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city in Maryland, United States

Hagerstown, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from North East, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 123.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North East Road, I 95 South, John F for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.49 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

61.8 miles from North East, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North East Road
I 95 South
John F
Express Toll Lanes
I 695 West
Baltimore Beltway
I 70
I 70 West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North East Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North East, MD and Hagerstown, MD.

1

Start on South Mauldin Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Mauldin Avenue
2

Continue on North East Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · North East Road
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 95 South: Baltimore
4

Continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 95 South: Baltimore
5

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 1 min
6

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

31 mi · 36 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes
8

Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes
9

Merge slight right

3.9 mi · 5 min
10

Keep slight right

7.0 mi · 9 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 695 West: Towson
12

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 70 West: Frederick
15

Merge slight left

14 mi · 15 min
16

Continue straight

12 mi · 12 min
17

Continue straight

33 mi · 35 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Hagerstown

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 40 West: Hagerstown
19

Turn straight onto Dual Highway

3.1 mi · 5 min · Dual Highway
20

Continue on East Franklin Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Franklin Street
21

Turn left onto North Potomac Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · North Potomac Street
22

Turn left onto East Washington Street

118 ft · 4 sec · East Washington Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.8 miles from North East, MD, or about 1h 3m 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 27 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hagerstown, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North East, 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 North East, MD

This is one driving day of about 123.6 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from North East, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Randallstown, MD

62 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

North Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Randallstown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from North East, 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

$20.49 one way

$40.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $22.44 $44.89
premium $4.93 $23.97 $47.94
diesel $5.61 $27.29 $54.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 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 37.1 0 $12.98 $5.93
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.82 $4.94
EV Truck/SUV 49.4 0 $17.30 $7.91

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

North East, MD

Afternoon in North East on Saturday

Local time

2:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hagerstown, MD

Afternoon in Hagerstown on Saturday

Local time

2:02 PM

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

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

2h 6m 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?

123.6 mi in 2h 6m 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.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North East Road.

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 North East, MD to Hagerstown, MD is easy. At 2h 6m 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 North East, MD to Hagerstown, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 123.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North East, MD to Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown, 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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