Sharpsburg, MD to Stanley, MD is 37.5 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maryland, making it a convenient local trip. Expect a route with numerous turns and a predominantly local feel, rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick excursion or an add-on to a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
22.1 mi
23m
Sharpsburg Pike
10.5 mi
16m
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.1 mi
3m
Tollgate Ridge Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Ford Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
East Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Church Street
0.1 mi
<1m
South Mechanic Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 22.1 mi, about 23m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,379 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,232
Quietest
1 AM
~165 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharpsburg, MD and Stanley, MD.
1
Start on Alley 10
115 ft·13 sec·Alley 10
2
Turn left onto South Mechanic Street
252 ft·9 sec·South Mechanic Street
3
Turn right onto MD 34
0.2 mi·32 sec·East Main Street
4
Turn left onto MD 65
0.1 mi·13 sec·North Church Street
5
Continue on MD 65
11 mi·16 min·Sharpsburg Pike
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left
0.4 mi·49 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 70
20 mi·21 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.1 mi·3 min·I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
2.4 mi·2 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 3Toward MD 144: HancockUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto MD 144
269 ft·9 sec·East Main Street
12
Turn right onto Ford Drive
0.2 mi·35 sec·Ford Drive
13
Turn right onto Tollgate Ridge Road
0.3 mi·49 sec·Tollgate Ridge Road
14
Arrive at destination
Tollgate Ridge Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Sharpsburg, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Mechanic Street
Turn left onto South Mechanic Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MD 34 / East Main Street
Turn right onto MD 34 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|MD 65 / North Church Street
Turn left onto MD 65 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.9 mi into trip|~17m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
36.5 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward MD 144: Hancock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward MD 144: Hancock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$7.17
$14.34
premium
$5.20
$7.67
$15.34
diesel
$6.28
$9.27
$18.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.3
0
$3.94
$1.80
Efficient EV
9.4
0
$3.28
$1.50
EV Truck/SUV
15
0
$5.25
$2.40
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Sharpsburg, MD
Late night
in Sharpsburg on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 15 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 4:42PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 4:42PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Stanley, MD
Late night
in Stanley on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 9 to 13 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 4:42PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 4:42PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
44°F
Williamsport, MD
19 mi in
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
3 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
48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and intersections more than cruising on a straight highway. While the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is a main road here, the overall highway share is only about 8%, indicating a significant portion of the drive will be on more local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.1 miles on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before returning to more varied road conditions.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
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 8 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 Effort5/10
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 37.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (MD 65 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). 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 22.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (South Mechanic Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MD 34 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MD 65 / North Church 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 Stanley, MD before heading back.
