Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
True Estates, MD
Brent Singleton
Union Bridge, MD
Connor Scott McManus
True Estates, MD to Union Bridge, MD is 16.1 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Green Valley Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll be sticking to local roads for the entire duration, making it a simple and direct transit. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a connecting drive to another destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Green Valley Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| New Windsor Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Deer Park Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Sykesville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Kate Wagner Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Chapel Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Medford Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Washington Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between True Estates, MD and Union Bridge, MD.
Start on Matthew Drive
Turn left onto Deer Park Road
Turn right onto MD 32
Continue on MD 32
Turn left onto Kate Wagner Road
Continue on Chapel Road
Continue on Medford Road
Turn left onto MD 31
Turn slight left onto MD 31
Turn right onto MD 31
At end of road, turn left onto MD 75
Turn left onto East Broadway
Turn left onto Buttersburg Alley
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Deer Park Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MD 32 / Sykesville Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto MD 75 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Broadway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Buttersburg Alley
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| premium | $4.81 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in True Estates on Monday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Union Bridge on Monday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway time. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 4.5 miles on Green Valley Road, indicating a good amount of consistent cruising. Expect a rural feel as you navigate through the local road network. The absence of highway driving means you'll likely be observing the immediate surroundings rather than focusing on high-speed transit.
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 0.1 miles in near Deer Park Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Deer Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (MD 32 / Sykesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (MD 75 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
635 ft
Highest Point
886 ft
~3.5 mi in
Elevation Range
471 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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.
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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