Origin
Fairview Acres, MD
Morning in Fairview Acres on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview Acres, MD to Sharpsburg, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview Acres, MD
Jonathan Borba
Sharpsburg, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
This 22.4-mile drive from Fairview Acres, MD, to Sharpsburg, MD, will take you about 35 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, especially since it's entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland and has no overnight requirements. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Sharpsburg Pike and Greencastle Pike being key arteries, alongside a brief stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $4, making it an economical option. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, offering a straightforward and manageable experience for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpsburg Pike | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| Greencastle Pike | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Fairview Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kellen Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Mechanic Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sharpsburg Pike
— 10.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Acres, MD and Sharpsburg, MD.
1
Start on Kellen Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kellen Road
2
Turn right onto MD 494
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairview Road
3
Turn right onto MD 63
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Greencastle Pike
4
Take the ramp
125 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 70 East: Hagerstown
6
Merge onto I 70
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto MD 65
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Sharpsburg Pike
9
Continue on MD 65
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Church Street
10
Turn right onto MD 34
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Turn left onto South Mechanic Street
252 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Mechanic Street
12
Turn right onto Alley 10
115 ft
·
8 sec
·
Alley 10
13
Arrive at destination
Alley 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward I 70 East: Hagerstown
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Hagerstown
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
MD 34 / East Main Street
Turn right onto MD 34 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
South Mechanic Street
Turn left onto South Mechanic Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Alley 10
Turn right onto Alley 10
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Sharpsburg, MD
Morning in Sharpsburg on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for most of this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles along Sharpsburg Pike. This suggests a journey characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. The roads are likely to feel more connected to the local landscape, with varying speeds and perhaps passing through smaller communities. The drive progresses through a series of local roads, making it engaging for those who prefer a more interactive driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Sharpsburg Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.
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 35m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles (MD 34 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fairview Acres, MD to Sharpsburg, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Hagerstown along the way.
Hagerstown
11.4 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Sharpsburg Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles (MD 34 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sharpsburg, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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