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Trip from Manchester, MD to Liberty Manor, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

22.9 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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Downtown Manchester, MD, MD

Manchester, MD

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Downtown Liberty Manor, MD, MD

Liberty Manor, MD

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Trip Overview

Manchester, MD to Liberty Manor, MD is 22.9 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Emory Road, Hampstead Bypass, and Hanover Pike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it easy to navigate. Given the minimal distance and quick travel time, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic excursion without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Emory Road 4.6 mi 7m
Hampstead Bypass 4.4 mi 5m
Hanover Pike 4.3 mi 7m
Sykesville Road 3.4 mi 6m
Gamber Road 3.2 mi 4m
Mineral Hill Road 1.7 mi 4m
Pine Knob Road 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Emory Road — 4.6 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, MD and Liberty Manor, MD.

1

Start on Westminster Street

65 ft · 7 sec · Westminster Street
2

Turn right onto MD 30

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on MD 30

1.7 mi · 3 min · Hanover Pike
4

Enter roundabout onto MD 30

101 ft · 2 sec · Hampstead Bypass
5

Continue on MD 30

1.8 mi · 2 min · Hampstead Bypass
6

Enter roundabout onto MD 30

144 ft · 5 sec · Hampstead Bypass
7

Continue on MD 30

2.6 mi · 3 min · Hampstead Bypass
8

Enter roundabout onto MD 30

148 ft · 1 sec · Hanover Pike
9

Continue on MD 30

2.6 mi · 4 min · Hanover Pike
10

Turn right onto MD 91

4.6 mi · 7 min · Emory Road
11

Continue on MD 91

3.2 mi · 4 min · Gamber Road
12

Turn left onto MD 32

3.4 mi · 6 min · Sykesville Road
13

Turn left onto Pine Knob Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pine Knob Road
14

Continue on Mineral Hill Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Mineral Hill Road
15

Turn right onto Constantine Drive

410 ft · 18 sec · Constantine Drive
16

Arrive at destination

Constantine Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17 — 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 | MD 30 / Main Street

Turn right onto MD 30 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | MD 30 / Hampstead Bypass

Enter roundabout onto MD 30 / Hampstead Bypass

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
3.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | MD 30 / Hampstead Bypass

Enter roundabout onto MD 30 / Hampstead Bypass

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
6.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | MD 30 / Hanover Pike

Enter roundabout onto MD 30 / Hanover Pike

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
17 mi into trip | ~26m in | MD 32 / Sykesville Road

Turn left onto MD 32 / Sykesville Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.05 one way

$8.10 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.92 $4.44 $8.87
premium $5.24 $4.73 $9.46
diesel $5.35 $4.82 $9.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47

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 May 22, 2026

Origin

Manchester, MD

Afternoon in Manchester on Wednesday

Local time

4:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Scattered Rain Showers

E 3 to 7 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 8:55PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 8:08PM EDT until May 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Destination

Liberty Manor, MD

Afternoon in Liberty Manor on Wednesday

Local time

4:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Scattered Rain Showers

NE 7 mph 41% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 8:55PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 8:08PM EDT until May 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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

39m 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 no highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on Emory Road. You'll primarily be cruising on local streets and county roads, so anticipate encountering traffic lights and intersections typical of developed areas rather than high-speed highway travel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Emory Road.

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 early in the drive near MD 30 / Main Street.

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 39m 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: near the start (MD 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (MD 30 / Hampstead Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles (MD 30 / Hampstead Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

988 ft 470 ft

Total Climb

213 ft

Total Descent

671 ft

Highest Point

988 ft

Elevation Range

518 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Manchester, MD

Full guide →

Founded 1833

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 39m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m 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 4.6 miles on Emory Road. 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 (MD 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (MD 30 / Hampstead Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles (MD 30 / Hampstead Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield. 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 Liberty Manor, 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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