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Trip from Harvest Acres, MD to Funkstown, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

12.1 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

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

Downtown Harvest Acres, MD, MD

Harvest Acres, MD

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown Funkstown, MD, MD

Funkstown, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

Harvest Acres, MD to Funkstown, MD is 12.1 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Old National Pike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, primarily utilizing surface roads. It's a straightforward connection between two points, ideal for a quick local drive or an easy addition to a larger regional itinerary. You won't encounter any major highways, making it a relaxed and direct option for your travel plans.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old National Pike 6.4 mi 9m
Shepherdstown Pike 3.2 mi 4m
North Main Street 1 mi 1m
Potomac Street 0.7 mi 1m
Planters Lane 0.3 mi 1m
Frederick Road 0.3 mi <1m
Harvest Court 0.1 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 Harvest Acres, MD and Funkstown, MD.

1

Start on Harvest Court

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Harvest Court
2

Turn left onto Planters Lane

0.3 mi · 1 min · Planters Lane
3

Turn left onto MD 34

3.2 mi · 4 min · Shepherdstown Pike
4

Continue on MD 34

0.7 mi · 1 min · Potomac Street
5

Turn left onto US 40 ALT

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
6

Continue on US 40 ALT

6.4 mi · 9 min · Old National Pike
7

Continue on US 40 ALT

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Frederick Road
8

Turn right onto East Baltimore Street

167 ft · 4 sec · East Baltimore Street
9

Arrive at destination

East Baltimore Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Planters Lane

Turn left onto Planters Lane

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | MD 34 / Shepherdstown Pike

Turn left onto MD 34 / Shepherdstown Pike

Navigation decision point

4
4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 40 ALT / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 40 ALT / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
12 mi into trip | ~19m in | East Baltimore Street

Turn right onto East Baltimore Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.93 one way

$3.86 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $2.14 $4.27
premium $4.81 $2.29 $4.58
diesel $4.80 $2.28 $4.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Jun 18, 2026

Origin

Harvest Acres, MD

Evening in Harvest Acres on Monday

Local time

7:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 16 to 23 mph 70% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 7:55AM EDT until June 18 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 7:50AM EDT until June 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Funkstown, MD

Evening in Funkstown on Monday

Local time

7:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 16 to 23 mph 74% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 7:55AM EDT until June 18 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 7:50AM EDT until June 18 at 8:00AM 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

19m 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?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, with zero highway time. You'll spend the full 19 minutes navigating local routes like Old National Pike and Shepherdstown Pike. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 6.4 miles on Old National Pike, offering a consistent pace. Expect a consistent surface road experience throughout, without the need to merge onto or exit from any limited-access highways.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 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 around 0.1 miles in near Planters Lane.

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 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Planters Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MD 34 / Shepherdstown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 40 ALT / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

548 ft 378 ft

Total Climb

293 ft

Total Descent

317 ft

Highest Point

548 ft

~4.3 mi in

Elevation Range

170 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Funkstown, MD

Full guide →

Founded 1767

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 19m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m 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: at 0.1 miles (Planters Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MD 34 / Shepherdstown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 40 ALT / North 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 Funkstown, 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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