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Trip from Sykesville, MD to Fairview Acres, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 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

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
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.

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Downtown Sykesville, MD, MD

Sykesville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Downtown Fairview Acres, MD, MD

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 12

5 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

$3.79 one way

$7.59 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $4.20 $8.40
premium $4.81 $4.51 $9.01
diesel $4.80 $4.49 $8.99

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026

Origin

Sykesville, MD

Morning in Sykesville on Sunday

Local time

10:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny

W 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 11:06AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 8:24AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Fairview Acres, MD

Morning in Fairview Acres on Sunday

Local time

10:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

99°F

Sunny

W 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 11:06AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 8:24AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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 warmer 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

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

811 ft 451 ft

Total Climb

513 ft

Total Descent

524 ft

Highest Point

811 ft

~11.9 mi in

Elevation Range

360 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Sykesville, MD

Full guide →

Sykesville is in Carroll County, Maryland.

Top landmarks

  • • Branton Manor — historic home located at Sykesville, Carroll County, Maryland, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 with national parks nearby.

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 — Monocacy National Battlefield and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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