Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, MD
RDNE Stock project
Liberty Manor, MD
Shuanghao Li
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, MD and Liberty Manor, MD.
Start on Westminster Street
Turn right onto MD 30
Continue on MD 30
Enter roundabout onto MD 30
Continue on MD 30
Enter roundabout onto MD 30
Continue on MD 30
Enter roundabout onto MD 30
Continue on MD 30
Turn right onto MD 91
Continue on MD 91
Turn left onto MD 32
Turn left onto Pine Knob Road
Continue on Mineral Hill Road
Turn right onto Constantine Drive
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto MD 30 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto MD 30 / Hampstead Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto MD 30 / Hampstead Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto MD 30 / Hanover Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto MD 32 / Sykesville Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| premium | $4.81 | $4.33 | $8.67 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Morning in Liberty Manor on Sunday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Patchy Fog
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
671 ft
Highest Point
988 ft
Elevation Range
518 ft
Founded 1833
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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