Origin
Rising Sun, MD
Late night in Rising Sun on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rising Sun, MD to Walnut Hill, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rising Sun, MD
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Walnut Hill, MD
Evgeniy Alekseyev
Trip Overview
Rising Sun, MD to Walnut Hill, MD is 12.9 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Trevanion Road and Clear Ridge Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without venturing onto major highways. Consider this drive for its simplicity and minimal time commitment, perfect for a brief excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trevanion Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Clear Ridge Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Taneytown Pike | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Green Valley Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Baptist Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old New Windsor Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Trevanion Road
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun, MD and Walnut Hill, MD.
1
Start on Baptist Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baptist Road
2
Turn left onto MD 140
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Taneytown Pike
3
Continue on MD 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
4
Turn right onto Trevanion Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Trevanion Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto MD 84
420 ft
·
11 sec
·
Middleburg Road
6
Turn left onto MD 84
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clear Ridge Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto MD 75
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Valley Road
8
Turn right onto MD 31
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
High Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Church Street
10
Continue on Old New Windsor Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old New Windsor Road
11
Turn right onto Hawks Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hawks Hill Road
12
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hallowell Lane
13
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
14
Turn right
84 ft
·
6 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MD 84 / Middleburg Road
At end of road, turn right onto MD 84 / Middleburg Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MD 75 / Green Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 75 / Green Valley Road
Navigation decision point
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MD 31 / High Street
Turn right onto MD 31 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Hallowell Lane
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
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.
Destination
Walnut Hill, MD
Late night in Walnut Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway travel, meaning you'll be navigating smaller roads for the entire 12.9 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 5.5 miles on Trevanion Road. Expect a consistent experience of local roads throughout, without any significant shifts in road type. The profile suggests a route where you'll be making frequent adjustments, so keep your focus on the immediate turns ahead.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Trevanion 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 around 8 miles in near MD 84 / Middleburg Road.
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 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (MD 84 / Middleburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (MD 75 / Green Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (MD 31 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 5.5 miles on Trevanion 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: at 8 miles (MD 84 / Middleburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (MD 75 / Green Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (MD 31 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Walnut Hill, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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