Origin
Sykesville, MD
Morning in Sykesville on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sykesville, MD to Walnut Hill, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sykesville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Walnut Hill, MD
Evgeniy Alekseyev
Trip Overview
This short 18.9-mile journey from Sykesville to Walnut Hill, Maryland, is easily manageable in about 32 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be navigating Liberty Road, Marston Road, and Ridge Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $3, offering an economical travel option. Given its brevity and local character, this route is ideal for a quick drive without the need for an overnight stay. It's a straightforward trip within the Northeast region of Maryland, offering a glimpse into local Maryland roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Marston Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Ridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| New Windsor Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Sykesville Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Freedom Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Johnsville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old New Windsor Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Liberty Road
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sykesville, MD and Walnut Hill, 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
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
High Street
11
Turn left onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Church Street
12
Continue on Old New Windsor Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old New Windsor Road
13
Turn right onto Hawks Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hawks Hill Road
14
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hallowell Lane
15
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
16
Turn right
84 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 18.8 — 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
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Hallowell Lane
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
Navigation decision point
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Walnut Hill, MD
Morning in Walnut Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:29 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
32m 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, characterized by its non-highway nature. With a 0% highway share, you'll be experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles along Liberty Road. This drive is not about high speeds or long, sweeping vistas; instead, it's a series of local roads that require your attention with frequent turns and adjustments as you navigate through the Maryland countryside.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 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?
4/10
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 around 0.3 miles in near MD 32 / Sykesville Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 32m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 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 Walnut Hill, 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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