Origin
Smithsburg, MD
Late night in Smithsburg on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithsburg, MD to Fairplay, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
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.
Smithsburg, MD
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Fairplay, MD
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Trip Overview
Smithsburg to Fairplay is 16.7 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Mapleville Road, Sharpsburg Pike, and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns, making it more of a local journey than a fast-paced highway transit. Given its short length and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mapleville Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Sharpsburg Pike | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| East Water Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Spielman Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fairplay Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mapleville Road
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithsburg, MD and Fairplay, MD.
1
Start on MD 66
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Water Street
2
Continue on MD 66
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Mapleville Road
3
Enter roundabout onto MD 66
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mapleville Road
4
Continue on MD 66
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mapleville Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto I 70
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 29
Toward MD 65: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
141 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, National Parks, Maryland Correctional Facilities
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto MD 65
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Sharpsburg Pike
10
Turn right onto MD 63
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Spielman Road
11
Turn slight left onto Fairplay Road
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fairplay Road
12
Arrive at destination
Fairplay Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MD 66 / Mapleville Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 66 / Mapleville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 65: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward MD 65: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown
9
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, National Parks, Maryland Correctional Facilities
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, National Parks,...
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MD 63 / Spielman Road
Turn right onto MD 63 / Spielman Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Fairplay, MD
Late night in Fairplay on Sunday
Local time
3:33 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
25m 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 percentage, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles on Mapleville Road. As you progress, you'll transition from Mapleville Road to Sharpsburg Pike and eventually merge onto the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local connectivity rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Mapleville Road.
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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near MD 66 / Mapleville Road.
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 16.7 miles you will encounter 6 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: at 4.7 miles (MD 66 / Mapleville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Smithsburg, MD and Fairplay, MD, road signs point toward Hagerstown, National Parks and Maryland Correctional Facilities.
Hagerstown
11.1 mi in
|
~16m
National Parks
11.3 mi in
|
~16m
Maryland Correctional Facilities
11.3 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Mapleville 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 4.7 miles (MD 66 / Mapleville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairplay, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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