Origin
Westminster, MD
Late night in Westminster on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westminster, MD to Walnut Hill, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westminster, MD
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Walnut Hill, MD
Evgeniy Alekseyev
Trip Overview
This quick 8.1-mile drive from Westminster to Walnut Hill in Maryland will only take about 16 minutes, making it an easy local excursion. With no highway driving, expect a relaxed pace perfect for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $1, so there's no need to worry about budget here. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey. It's ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss, fitting perfectly into any schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Windsor Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Uniontown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old New Windsor Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hallowell Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hawks Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Windsor Road
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, MD and Walnut Hill, MD.
1
Start on MD 27
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Uniontown Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Uniontown Road
4
Turn left onto MD 31
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
New Windsor Road
5
Turn slight left onto Church Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
6
Continue on Old New Windsor Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old New Windsor Road
7
Turn right onto Hawks Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hawks Hill Road
8
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hallowell Lane
9
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
10
Turn right
84 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Hawks Hill Road
Turn right onto Hawks Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Hallowell Lane
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
Navigation decision point
5
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Walnut Hill, MD
Late night in Walnut Hill on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
16m 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?
You'll find this drive to be quite turn-heavy, characteristic of a local, non-highway experience. Since the highway share is 0%, prepare for a more intimate feel with the surrounding area. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles on New Windsor Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before navigating local streets. This profile suggests a route that winds through communities rather than bypasses them, demanding your attention at intersections and changes in road name.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on New Windsor Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Hawks Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Hallowell Lane): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Westminster, MD
Full guide →Founded 1764
Westminster is the county seat of Carroll County in Central Maryland.
Top landmarks
- • Western Maryland College Historic District — historic district in 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 16m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 6 miles on New Windsor 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: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Hawks Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Hallowell Lane): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield. 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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