Teen permit driving hours in Maryland (2026): total, night, what counts
Short answer
How many supervised driving hours does Maryland require?
In Maryland, a learner's permit holder logs 60 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night. More than one pathway exists, so check which one applies below.
- Total: 60 hours of supervised driving
- Night: 10 hours of the total
Permy: Teen Driving Log counts these hours the way Maryland counts them and works out night from your local sunset. Permy Pro, a one-time purchase, fills in the RD-006 Rookie Driver Practice Log from your drives; you sign it and add a few details by hand. Get Permy on the App Store.
Permy is an independent app, not affiliated with any state agency. Confirm the current requirements with your state agency before relying on them.
What counts as night in Maryland?
Night starts 30 minutes before sunset and ends 30 minutes after sunrise. Permy works out sunset and sunrise from where you drive.
The state's wording: “Night is approximately 30 minutes before sunset through 30 minutes after sunrise.”
Which pathway applies?
This state has more than one set of requirements. Which one applies depends on the learner.
- Under 25: 60 total / 10 night
- Age 25 or older: 14 total / 3 night
Where do these numbers come from?
Maryland supervised-hour requirements vary by age. Not sure defaults conservatively to the under-25 pathway.
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