Origin
Waldorf, MD
Afternoon in Waldorf on Friday
Local time
12:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waldorf, 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
2h 12m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waldorf, MD
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Hagerstown, MD
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Trip Overview
This 101.3-mile drive from Waldorf, MD to Hagerstown, MD is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes. You'll primarily navigate I-270 and I-70, with a segment on the Capital Beltway, making for a largely interstate experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The drive offers a mixed terrain and can easily be completed in a single day, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. It's a straightforward journey within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maryland.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Waldorf, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 101.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive with a significant highway share, around 51%, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28 miles on I-270, allowing for a sustained period of cruising. This route is characterized as a mixed drive, suggesting a blend of interstate travel and potentially some transitions between different road types as you progress. It's not an entirely monotonous interstate grind, but the highway component is prominent.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 28 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 101.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
16 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
9
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Wa...
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
8
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11; 12
Toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West...
8
75.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Waldorf, MD and Hagerstown, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Richmond and Frederick.
Baltimore
16 mi in
|
~25m
Richmond
16.2 mi in
|
~25m
Frederick
44.2 mi in
|
~1h
|
via I 270 Spur
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 28 mi | 35m |
| I 70 | 21 mi | 22m |
| Capital Beltway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Indian Head Highway | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Capital Beltway (Thru) | 8 mi | 10m |
| Berry Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| I 270 Spur | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Dual Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 28 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldorf, MD and Hagerstown, MD.
1
Start on Lancaster Circle
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Circle
2
Turn right onto Smallwood Drive West
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Smallwood Drive West
3
Turn right onto McDaniel Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
McDaniel Road
4
Turn right onto Middletown Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Middletown Road
5
Turn left onto MD 228
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Berry Road
6
Continue on MD 210
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Indian Head Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95; I 495
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Capital Beltway (Thru)
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 495
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
Exit 170A
Toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 Spur
Exit 38
Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 11; 12
Toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 270
21 mi
·
26 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 70
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32B
Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto US 40
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dual Highway
23
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Franklin Street
24
Turn left onto North Potomac Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Potomac Street
25
Turn left onto US 40
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
US 40
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 12 minutes, this trip from Waldorf to Hagerstown offers excellent flexibility. You can depart at your convenience, though leaving earlier in the day can help you avoid heavier traffic, especially on the Capital Beltway. With no planned stops in the data, you can easily break up the 101.3 miles as needed, perhaps for a quick rest or fuel. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $17, so topping up before you leave Waldorf is a sensible approach to ensure a smooth journey.
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 50.6 miles from Waldorf, MD, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28 miles.
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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 49m
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 Waldorf, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Waldorf, MD
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Waldorf, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 270 for about 28 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Waldorf, MD · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Waldorf, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hagerstown, 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
$16.79 one way
$33.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.39 | $36.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Hagerstown, MD
Afternoon in Hagerstown on Friday
Local time
12:23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 12m 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 Waldorf, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, I 70, Capital Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Waldorf, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.79 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 101.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Waldorf, MD and Hagerstown, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Richmond and Frederick.
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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