Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 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
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsport, MD and Fairplay, MD.
Start on US 11; MD 63
Turn left onto MD 63; MD 68
Continue on MD 63
Continue on MD 63
Turn right onto Fairplay Road
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto MD 63; MD 68 / North Conococheague Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Fairplay Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
| premium | $4.81 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Williamsport on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Fairplay on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
136 ft
Total Descent
72 ft
Highest Point
483 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
78 ft
Founded 1823
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).
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.
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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