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Trip from Williamsport, MD to Fairplay, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13m

Distance

7.4 mi

12 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Williamsport, MD, MD

Williamsport, MD

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Downtown Fairplay, MD, MD

Fairplay, MD

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Trip Overview

Williamsport, MD to Fairplay, MD is 7.4 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Spielman Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it easy to navigate. Given its minimal distance, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour, offering a straightforward journey between two nearby points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Spielman Road 6.2 mi 11m
North Conococheague Street 1.2 mi 2m
East Potomac Street <0.1 mi <1m
Fairplay Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Spielman Road — 6.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamsport, MD and Fairplay, MD.

1

Start on US 11; MD 63

218 ft · 11 sec · East Potomac Street
2

Turn left onto MD 63; MD 68

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Conococheague Street
3

Continue on MD 63

4.1 mi · 7 min · Spielman Road
4

Continue on MD 63

2.1 mi · 3 min · Spielman Road
5

Turn right onto Fairplay Road

86 ft · 3 sec · Fairplay Road
6

Arrive at destination

Fairplay Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 63; MD 68 / North Conococheague Street

Turn left onto MD 63; MD 68 / North Conococheague Street

Navigation decision point

4
7.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | Fairplay Road

Turn right onto Fairplay Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.31 one way

$2.62 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.92 $1.43 $2.87
premium $5.24 $1.53 $3.06
diesel $5.35 $1.56 $3.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.2 0 $0.78 $0.36
Efficient EV 1.9 0 $0.65 $0.30
EV Truck/SUV 3 0 $1.04 $0.47

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.

Forecast as of May 27, 2026

Origin

Williamsport, MD

Afternoon in Williamsport on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 3:01PM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 27 at 1:13PM EDT until May 27 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Destination

Fairplay, MD

Afternoon in Fairplay on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 3:01PM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 27 at 1:13PM EDT until May 27 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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

13m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway miles, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 7.4-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6.2 miles on Spielman Road. You'll primarily navigate using Spielman Road, North Conococheague Street, and East Potomac Street. The route doesn't feature long, monotonous stretches; instead, anticipate frequent changes in direction as you make your way from Williamsport to Fairplay.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Spielman Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 63; MD 68 / North Conococheague Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Williamsport, MD to Fairplay, MD is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 63; MD 68 / North Conococheague Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Fairplay Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

483 ft 405 ft

Total Climb

136 ft

Total Descent

72 ft

Highest Point

483 ft

~4.8 mi in

Elevation Range

78 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Williamsport, MD

Full guide →

Founded 1823

Arriving in Fairplay, MD

Full guide →

Fairplay is a town in the south central region of Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains of the United States of America. It is believed to be the virtual basis of the fictional town of South Park, in the animated series of the same name.

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 13m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m 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 6.2 miles on Spielman Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 (MD 63; MD 68 / North Conococheague Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Fairplay Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield (4 total within detour distance). 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 Fairplay, 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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