Maryland teen drivers

Maryland permit driving log: 60 hours, 10 at night

Teen drivers in Maryland need 60 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night, and must hold a learner's permit for at least 9 months. FirstGear keeps the log for you.

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Supervised hours60

Total required by the state

Night hours10

Counted within the 60 hours

Permit hold9 months

Minimum time on a learner's permit

What Maryland asks for

Must hold permit for 9 months if under 18. 60 hours including 10 at night. Supervising driver must be 21 or older and licensed for 3 years. Permit at 15 years 9 months.

Requirements last checked October 2026. Rules change and can differ by age or driver education, so confirm with Maryland MVA before you rely on them.

How FirstGear handles the Maryland log

  • Choose Maryland at setup and FirstGear sets your hour goals for you. You can adjust them in Settings.
  • Each drive is timed with GPS and split into day and night automatically from local sunset and sunrise.
  • A permit countdown tracks the 9-month hold period from your issue date.
  • Export a PDF of every drive, supervisor and total: a complete record to back up the form or certification Maryland MVA asks for.
Maryland questions

Good to know

How many supervised driving hours does Maryland require?

Maryland requires 60 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.

How many night hours does Maryland require?

At least 10 of the 60 hours must be driven at night. FirstGear splits each drive into day and night automatically using local sunset and sunrise.

How long do you have to hold a learner's permit in Maryland?

The learner's permit must be held for at least 9 months before moving to the next license stage. FirstGear counts this down from your permit issue date.

Does Maryland accept a driving log from an app?

Maryland MVA decides what paperwork it accepts, and many states use their own log or certification form signed by a parent or guardian. FirstGear gives you an accurate drive-by-drive record and running totals to complete that form from, plus a PDF you can print. Check with Maryland MVA for the exact form it wants.

How much does FirstGear cost?

A one-time $7.99 unlock. There is no subscription and no recurring charge.

Start your Maryland log

Record the next drive and let the totals add up.

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