Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sharpsburg, MD
Jonathan Borba
Stanley, MD
RDNE Stock project
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.
| 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 |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,393 veh/hr typical · worst 2,133
Quietest
1 AM
~166 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Sharpsburg, MD and Stanley, MD.
Start on Alley 10
Turn left onto South Mechanic Street
Turn right onto MD 34
Turn left onto MD 65
Continue on MD 65
Turn left
Merge onto I 70
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Take the exit
Turn right onto MD 144
Turn right onto Ford Drive
Turn right onto Tollgate Ridge Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn left onto South Mechanic Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MD 34 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MD 65 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 144: Hancock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| premium | $5.24 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Sharpsburg on Wednesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Stanley on Wednesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Rain Showers
78°F
Williamsport, MD
19 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
419 ft
Total Descent
296 ft
Highest Point
570 ft
~24.1 mi in
Elevation Range
152 ft
Founded 1763
Sharpsburg is a small historic American village in Washington County in Western Maryland, home to Antietam National Battlefield.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
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.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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