Trip from Sharpsburg, MD to Countryside, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

18.9 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 29m ★

6 AM

0h 32m

8 AM

0h 37m

10 AM

0h 34m

12 PM

0h 33m

3 PM

0h 34m

5 PM

0h 37m

8 PM

0h 30m

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

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Sharpsburg, MD

Jonathan Borba

Countryside, MD

Jeswin Thomas

Trip Overview

This 18.9-mile drive from Sharpsburg, MD to Countryside, MD is a quick 31-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. Since it's entirely within Maryland's Northeast region and has no highway driving, you can expect a local feel throughout. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical option for a short excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it engaging rather than a monotonous cruise. Given its brevity, it's easily manageable as a standalone trip without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sharpsburg Pike	10.9 mi	17m
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway	2.2 mi	2m
South Burhans Boulevard	1.2 mi	1m
South Potomac Street	0.8 mi	1m
Maugans Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
West Franklin Street	0.6 mi	1m
West Wilson Boulevard	0.5 mi	<1m
Maugansville Road	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Sharpsburg Pike — 10.9 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sharpsburg, MD and Countryside, MD.

Start on Alley 10

115 ft · 13 sec · Alley 10

Turn left onto South Mechanic Street

252 ft · 9 sec · South Mechanic Street

Turn right onto MD 34

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto MD 65

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Church Street

Continue on MD 65

11 mi · 17 min · Sharpsburg Pike

Continue on MD 65

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Potomac Street

Turn left onto West Wilson Boulevard

0.5 mi · 57 sec · West Wilson Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 11

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Burhans Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on Elgin Boulevard

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Elgin Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto West Washington Street

294 ft · 10 sec · West Washington Street

Turn right onto West Side Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · West Side Avenue

Turn left onto US 40

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Franklin Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 81

2.2 mi · 2 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 9 Toward Maugans Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Maugans Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Maugans Avenue

Turn right onto Maugansville Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Maugansville Road

Turn left onto Alpine Drive

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Alpine Drive

Arrive at destination

Alpine Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

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.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Mechanic Street

Turn left onto South Mechanic Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 34 / East Main Street

Turn right onto MD 34 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

14 mi into trip | ~23m in | West Washington Street

At end of road, turn left onto West Washington Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

14.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 40 / West Franklin Street

Turn left onto US 40 / West Franklin Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

17.5 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward Maugans Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward Maugans Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.13 one way

$6.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$3.43	$6.86
premium	$4.93	$3.67	$7.33
diesel	$5.61	$4.17	$8.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.7	$1.98	$0.91
Efficient EV	4.7	$1.65	$0.76
EV Truck/SUV	7.6	$2.65	$1.21

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Sharpsburg, MD

Late night in Sharpsburg on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Countryside, MD

Late night in Countryside on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

17 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

31m 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?

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" on this route, with no highway mileage contributing to the journey. You'll be navigating primarily on Sharpsburg Pike, Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway, and South Burhans Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on Sharpsburg Pike. This suggests a route that winds through local areas rather than a direct, high-speed path, requiring your attention to navigation as you make frequent turns.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Sharpsburg Pike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Mechanic Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Mechanic Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MD 34 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (West Washington Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Sharpsburg 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.

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 Countryside, 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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Trip from Sharpsburg, MD to Countryside, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sharpsburg, MD

Countryside, MD

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

31m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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