Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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
Fairview Acres, MD
Jonathan Borba
This short 8.9-mile trip from Williamsport, MD to Fairview Acres, MD is designed to take about 15 minutes, making it a perfect quick drive. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout, primarily on Greencastle Pike, Fairview Road, and Kellen Road. This route is ideal for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $1. Since the regions are both Northeast, you'll stay within familiar territory. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greencastle Pike | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Fairview Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kellen Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Artizan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Potomac Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsport, MD and Fairview Acres, MD.
Start on US 11; MD 63
Turn left onto MD 63
Continue on MD 63
Turn left onto MD 494
Turn left onto Kellen Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MD 63 / North Artizan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MD 494 / Fairview Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Kellen Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| premium | $5.24 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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
Evening in Williamsport on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Fairview Acres on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on a straight path. With a 0% highway share, you can expect a consistent local road experience for the entire 8.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles along Greencastle Pike, offering a brief period of steady driving before the turns resume. The road personality remains consistent, emphasizing local navigation over high-speed travel.
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 around 0.1 miles in near MD 63 / North Artizan Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Williamsport, MD to Fairview Acres, MD is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 63 / North Artizan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (MD 494 / Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (Kellen Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
215 ft
Total Descent
85 ft
Highest Point
541 ft
~8.3 mi in
Elevation Range
146 ft
Founded 1823
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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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