Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, MD
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Walnut Hill, MD
Evgeniy Alekseyev
Hampstead to Walnut Hill is 17.6 miles and takes about 32 minutes via New Windsor Road, Hampstead Mexico Road, and Manchester Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. You won't encounter any major highways on this route, making it a relaxed way to travel between these two locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Windsor Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Hampstead Mexico Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Manchester Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| College View Boulevard | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hahn Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, MD and Walnut Hill, MD.
Start on Shiloh Avenue
Turn left onto MD 30 Business
Turn left onto MD 482
Enter roundabout onto MD 482
Continue on MD 482
Turn left onto MD 27
Turn right onto Hahn Road
Continue on Englar Road
Turn right onto MD 97; MD 140
Continue on MD 97; MD 140
Turn left onto MD 31
Turn slight left onto Church Street
Continue on Old New Windsor Road
Turn right onto Hawks Hill Road
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MD 30 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.81 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hampstead on Sunday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Walnut Hill on Sunday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway segments. You'll spend your entire 32 minutes cruising at local speeds. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 6.5 miles on New Windsor Road, offering a consistent pace for that portion of the trip. Expect typical surface road conditions, likely involving intersections and local traffic as you navigate through communities.
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 MD 30 Business / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 10 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 (MD 30 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
208 ft
Total Descent
590 ft
Highest Point
913 ft
Elevation Range
418 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Westminster, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Hampstead, MD
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08...
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Westminster, MD
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Westminster, MD
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: 11:00-23:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Westminster, MD
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Westminster, MD
Cuisine: american;steak
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Westminster, MD
Hours: 10:30-22:00
Visit websitePark
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Picnic_site
Near the start, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
District
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Monument
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
MD
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1888
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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.
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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