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Trip from Woodlawn, 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

1h 19m

Distance

67.3 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

Downtown Woodlawn, MD, MD

Woodlawn, MD

Phil Evenden

city in Maryland, United States

Hagerstown, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Woodlawn, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, I 70 Extension, Dual Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.2 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 67.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and I 70 Extension. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.2 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 16 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 49.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 70 Extension. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Windsor Mill Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 19m 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: near the start (Windsor Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Kernan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 70 Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Windsor Mill Road

Turn left onto Windsor Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Kernan Drive

Turn right onto Kernan Drive

Navigation decision point

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 70 Extension

Merge onto I 70 Extension

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
63.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
6
67.3 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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
I 70 49.2 mi 53m
I 70 Extension 11.6 mi 13m
Dual Highway 3.1 mi 5m
Windsor Mill Road 1.1 mi 2m
Security Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Kernan Drive 0.3 mi <1m
East Franklin Street 0.3 mi <1m
Ingleside Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 49.2 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Woodlawn Drive

69 ft · 10 sec · Woodlawn Drive
2

Turn left onto Windsor Mill Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Mill Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto Kernan Drive

0.3 mi · 57 sec · Kernan Drive
4

Turn left onto MD 122

0.5 mi · 1 min · Security Boulevard
5

Turn right onto Ingleside Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Ingleside Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 70 West
7

Merge onto I 70 Extension

12 mi · 13 min · I 70 Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 70; US 40

4.2 mi · 4 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 70; US 40

12 mi · 12 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 70; US 40

33 mi · 35 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 32B Toward US 40 West: Hagerstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto US 40

3.1 mi · 5 min · Dual Highway
13

Continue on US 40

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Franklin Street
14

Turn left onto North Potomac Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · North Potomac Street
15

Turn left onto US 40

118 ft · 4 sec · East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

US 40

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.7 mi from Woodlawn, MD · 39m into the drive

town in Carroll and Frederick Counties, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Airy, MD

34 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

Columbia, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Airy, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Woodlawn, 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

$11.16 one way

$22.31 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.22 $24.44
premium $4.93 $13.05 $26.10
diesel $5.61 $14.86 $29.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.07 $3.23
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69
EV Truck/SUV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 16, 2026

Origin

Woodlawn, MD

Late night in Woodlawn on Saturday

Local time

2:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 8 to 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hagerstown, MD

Late night in Hagerstown on Saturday

Local time

2:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Mount Airy, MD

34 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

17 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 19m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Woodlawn, MD to Hagerstown, MD covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, I 70 Extension, 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 33.7 miles from Woodlawn, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.16 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 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Windsor Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Kernan Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 70 Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Woodlawn, 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.

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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