Road Information

Interstate 81 in Maryland    
Total Mileage in State: 12 miles
Northern End: At Pennsylvania state line
Southern End: At West Virginia state line
Mileage covered in Photos: 12 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Washington
Major Junctions in Photos: I-70, in Hagerstown
Control Cities in Photos: Hagerstown, Williamsport

Southbound

   

Interstate 81 South as it crosses into Maryland from Pennsylvania, entering Washington County. I-81 remains in Washington County for its entire 12-mile duration in Maryland.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Maryland welcome sign on Interstate 81 South.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

The speed limit on Interstate 81 South in Maryland starts out at 65 mph.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at mile marker 11.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 10B: Showalter Rd West  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 10A: Showalter Rd East / Airport  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Truck Services exist off Exit 5B in Hagerstown.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 9: Maugans Ave  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

At mile marker 8.8, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph as I-81 enters a congested area.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Traffic headed to Cumberland should follow Interstate 70 West.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 8: Maugansville Road  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 7B: MD 58 West - Cearfoss  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 7A: MD 58 East - Salem Ave / Hagerstown  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 6B: US 40 West - Huyett  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 6A: US 40 East - Hagerstown  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South approaching Exit 4 - 1 1/2 miles.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Use Interstate 70 West via Exit 4 to Interstate 68 toward Cumberland.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 5B: Halfway Blvd West  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 5A: Halfway Blvd East  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 4: Interstate 70 - Hancock / Frederick  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

A closer view of the ramp for Exit 4.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

At mile marker 3.2, the speed limit increases to 65 mph once again.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 2: US 11 - Williamsport  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at mile marker 2.2.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South reassurance shield.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Take Exit 1 to Antietam Battlefield, C & O Canal, and Cushwa Basin.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South at Exit 1: MD 63 / MD 68 - Williamsport / Boonsboro  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

The West Virginia Welcome Center lies 1 1/2 miles ahead.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

One final Interstate 81 South reassurance shield.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).

Interstate 81 South as it prepares to cross the Potomac River into West Virginia.  (Photo taken 5/19/17).