Origin
Sykesville, MD
Morning in Sykesville on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sykesville, MD to Fairview Acres, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sykesville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Fairview Acres, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
Sykesville to Fairview Acres is 23.8 miles and takes about 40m via Liberty Road, Marston Road, and South Clear Ridge Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, local drive stays within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a straightforward trip. It's a single-day excursion perfect for a quick outing without needing an overnight stay. You'll encounter a series of turns rather than long stretches of highway, making it a more engaging drive for those who prefer navigating local roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Marston Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Clear Ridge Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Ridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| New Windsor Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Trevanion Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Sykesville Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Freedom Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Liberty Road
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sykesville, MD and Fairview Acres, MD.
1
Start on MD 851
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto MD 32
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sykesville Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Freedom Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Johnsville Road
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Johnsville Road
5
Turn left onto MD 26
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Liberty Road
6
Turn right onto MD 27
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Road
7
Turn left onto MD 407
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Marston Road
8
Continue on MD 407
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marston Road
9
Turn right onto MD 31
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
New Windsor Road
10
Continue on MD 31
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
High Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto MD 75
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Valley Road
12
Turn right onto MD 84
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Clear Ridge Road
13
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 84
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Clear Ridge Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto MD 84
420 ft
·
14 sec
·
Middleburg Road
15
Turn left onto MD 84
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Trevanion Road
16
Arrive at destination
Trevanion Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 32 / Sykesville Road
Turn left onto MD 32 / Sykesville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Freedom Avenue
Turn left onto Freedom Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 26 / Liberty Road
Turn left onto MD 26 / Liberty Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MD 27 / Ridge Road
Turn right onto MD 27 / Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MD 75 / Green Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 75 / Green Valley Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Fairview Acres, MD
Morning in Fairview Acres on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
1 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
40m 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 route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with a 0% highway share. You won't be cruising on interstates here; instead, expect a more intimate journey through Maryland's countryside. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 7.7 miles on Liberty Road. The road's personality is defined by frequent turns and transitions as you navigate Liberty Road, Marston Road, and South Clear Ridge Road. This makes for an engaging driving experience, constantly requiring your attention.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Liberty 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near MD 32 / Sykesville 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 23.8 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: at 0.3 miles (MD 32 / Sykesville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Freedom Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (MD 26 / Liberty Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 7.7 miles on Liberty 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 0.3 miles (MD 32 / Sykesville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Freedom Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (MD 26 / Liberty Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairview Acres, 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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