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Trip from Fairview Acres, MD to Sharpsburg, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 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

Save up to 9 min
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.

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Downtown Fairview Acres, MD, MD

Fairview Acres, MD

Jonathan Borba

Downtown Sharpsburg, MD, MD

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 8

5 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

$3.57 one way

$7.14 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $3.95 $7.91
premium $4.81 $4.24 $8.48
diesel $4.80 $4.23 $8.46

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 6, 2026

Origin

Fairview Acres, MD

Evening in Fairview Acres on Monday

Local time

8:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

NE 3 mph 82% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 6:10PM EDT until July 6 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 6 at 2:23PM EDT until July 7 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Sharpsburg, MD

Evening in Sharpsburg on Monday

Local time

8:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

E 1 to 5 mph 82% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 6:10PM EDT until July 6 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 6 at 2:23PM EDT until July 7 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

587 ft 419 ft

Total Climb

224 ft

Total Descent

340 ft

Highest Point

587 ft

~9.6 mi in

Elevation Range

168 ft

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

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Starbucks

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

15min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hagerstown, MD

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-09:00

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

15min in 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hagerstown, MD

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Turtle’s Subs

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

19min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hagerstown, MD

Cuisine: sandwich

Nub City Nutrition

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

19min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Rik's Cafe

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

15min in 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hagerstown, MD

Visit website

Brooke's House Coffee and Chocolate

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

15min in 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Cuisine: dessert;coffee_shop

Jimmy John's

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

19min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hagerstown, MD

Cuisine: sandwich

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Early in the drive, right off the route

12min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

MD

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 24/7

Visit website

Evergreen

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

19min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: chinese

Hours: Mo,We,Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30;...

Papa John's

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, short detour

15min in 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hagerstown, MD

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su...

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, short detour

19min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hagerstown, MD

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su...

Visit website

Oishi Sushi & Hibachi

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

19min in 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: japanese

Horseshoe Bend Hiker Biker Campsite

Camp_site

Near the end, short detour

31min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour
Visit website

Georgians Overlook

Viewpoint

Near the end, short detour

35min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Piper Lane Neighborhood Park

Park

Around the midpoint, short detour

15min in 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Killiansburg Cave Hiker Biker Campsite

Camp_site

Near the end, short detour

35min in 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour
Visit website

Big Woods Hiker Biker Campsite

Camp_site

Near the end, short detour

31min in 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Potomac Park

Park

Early in the drive, short detour

12min in 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Old Slave Block

Monument

Near the end, right off the route

35min in 0.2 mi from route

Hawkins Zouaves Monument - 9th NY

Monument

Near the end, right off the route

35min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Private Soldier Monument

Monument

Near the end, right off the route

35min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

BG Isaac Rodman Killed Here

Memorial

Near the end, right off the route

35min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

12th PA Cavalry

Memorial

Near the end, right off the route

31min in 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

45th PA

Memorial

Near the end, right off the route

35min in 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sleep Inn & Suites Hagerstown

Hotel

Around the midpoint, right off the route

19min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hagerstown, MD

Visit website

Horseshoe Bend Hiker Biker Campsite

Camp_site

Near the end, short detour

31min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour
Visit website

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Hotel

Around the midpoint, short detour

19min in 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hagerstown, MD

Visit website

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

Caravan_site

Around the midpoint, short detour

15min in 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

MD

Visit website

Killiansburg Cave Hiker Biker Campsite

Camp_site

Near the end, short detour

35min in 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour
Visit website

Big Woods Hiker Biker Campsite

Camp_site

Near the end, short detour

31min in 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Arriving in Sharpsburg, MD

Full guide →

Founded 1763

Sharpsburg is a small historic American village in Washington County in Western Maryland, home to Antietam National Battlefield.

Top landmarks

  • • Tolson's Chapel and School — historic church in Maryland, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 with national parks nearby.

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 — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 — Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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