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Trip from Funkstown, MD to Mount Briar, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

14.1 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Funkstown, MD, MD

Funkstown, MD

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Downtown Mount Briar, MD, MD

Mount Briar, MD

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Trip Overview

This quick 14.1-mile journey from Funkstown, MD, to Mount Briar, MD, will take you about 22 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, it features no overnight requirements and has a minimal estimated fuel cost of just $2. The drive primarily utilizes local roads like Old National Pike and Rohrersville Road, offering a turn-heavy local experience rather than highway cruising, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This route is perfect for a short excursion within the Northeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old National Pike 6.4 mi 9m
Rohrersville Road 4.1 mi 6m
North Main Street 1.8 mi 2m
Millbrook Road 0.9 mi 2m
Mount Briar Road 0.6 mi 1m
Frederick Road 0.3 mi <1m
East Baltimore Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Old National Pike — 6.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Funkstown, MD and Mount Briar, MD.

1

Start on East Baltimore Street

167 ft · 12 sec · East Baltimore Street
2

Turn left onto US 40 ALT

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Frederick Road
3

Continue on US 40 ALT

6.4 mi · 9 min · Old National Pike
4

Continue on US 40 ALT

1.8 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
5

Enter roundabout onto MD 67

19 ft · 0 sec · Rohrersville Road
6

Continue on MD 67

4.1 mi · 6 min · Rohrersville Road
7

Turn right onto Millbrook Road

265 ft · 7 sec · Millbrook Road
8

Continue on Millbrook Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Millbrook Road
9

At end of road, turn right onto Mount Briar Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mount Briar Road
10

Turn right

73 ft · 5 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 40 ALT / Frederick Road

Turn left onto US 40 ALT / Frederick Road

Navigation decision point

4
8.5 mi into trip | ~12m in | MD 67 / Rohrersville Road

Enter roundabout onto MD 67 / Rohrersville Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
12.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | Millbrook Road

Turn right onto Millbrook Road

Navigation decision point

4
13.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | Mount Briar Road

At end of road, turn right onto Mount Briar Road

Navigation decision point

4
14.1 mi into trip | ~22m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.25 one way

$4.50 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $2.49 $4.98
premium $4.81 $2.67 $5.34
diesel $4.80 $2.66 $5.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.97 $0.90

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 2, 2026

Origin

Funkstown, MD

Morning in Funkstown on Sunday

Local time

10:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

102°F

Sunny

W 3 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:32PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 1:32PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Mount Briar, MD

Morning in Mount Briar on Sunday

Local time

10:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

102°F

Sunny

W 3 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:32PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 1:32PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

22m 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 the entirety of this 14.1-mile trip, with no highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles along Old National Pike. This route emphasizes navigating local roads, suggesting you'll be making frequent adjustments to direction. The character of the drive is defined by its direct, local road nature, making it feel like a straightforward passage through the area's countryside rather than a high-speed transit.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Old National Pike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 early in the drive near US 40 ALT / Frederick Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 40 ALT / Frederick Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (MD 67 / Rohrersville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.6 miles (Millbrook Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

623 ft 447 ft

Total Climb

291 ft

Total Descent

214 ft

Highest Point

623 ft

~9.1 mi in

Elevation Range

175 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Funkstown, MD

Full guide →

Founded 1767

Arriving in Mount Briar, MD

Full guide →

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 22m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m 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 6.4 miles on Old National 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: near the start (US 40 ALT / Frederick Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (MD 67 / Rohrersville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.6 miles (Millbrook Road): 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 Mount Briar, 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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