Origin
Williamsport, MD
Late night in Williamsport on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamsport, MD to Fairplay, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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.
Williamsport, MD
Tranise Foster
Fairplay, MD
Iqbal farooz
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 22 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
$1.23 one way
$2.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Fairplay, MD
Late night in Fairplay on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
27 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
13m 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?
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.
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. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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