Origin
Smithsburg, MD
Late night in Smithsburg on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithsburg, MD to Countryside, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithsburg, MD
Iqbal farooz
Countryside, MD
Jeswin Thomas
Trip Overview
Smithsburg to Countryside is 11.5 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Leitersburg Pike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a local road experience, meaning you'll navigate turns rather than cruise down highways. Consider this a quick connector for local travel, perfect for a simple errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leitersburg Pike | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Leitersburg Smithsburg Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Longmeadow Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Maugans Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Maugansville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Alpine Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Leiters Mill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Leitersburg Pike
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithsburg, MD and Countryside, MD.
1
Start on MD 66
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Water Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on Leitersburg Smithsburg Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Leitersburg Smithsburg Road
4
Continue on Leiters Mill Road
485 ft
·
18 sec
·
Leiters Mill Road
5
Turn left onto MD 60
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Leitersburg Pike
6
Turn right onto Longmeadow Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Longmeadow Road
7
Continue on Maugans Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Maugans Avenue
8
Turn right onto Maugansville Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Maugansville Road
9
Turn left onto Alpine Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Alpine Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Alpine Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MD 60 / Leitersburg Pike
Turn left onto MD 60 / Leitersburg Pike
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Longmeadow Road
Turn right onto Longmeadow Road
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Maugansville Road
Turn right onto Maugansville Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Alpine Drive
Turn left onto Alpine Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Countryside, MD
Late night in Countryside on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
26 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
20m 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 to speak of. You'll be navigating roads like Leitersburg Pike and Longmeadow Road, which are characteristic of rural Maryland. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is about 3.3 miles along Leitersburg Pike. This drive is less about covering ground quickly and more about the local road experience, requiring your attention for changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Leitersburg Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (MD 60 / Leitersburg Pike): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Longmeadow Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 3.3 miles on Leitersburg 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (MD 60 / Leitersburg Pike): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Longmeadow Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Antietam National Battlefield, Monocacy National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 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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