Origin
Bachman Valley Estates, MD
Evening in Bachman Valley Estates on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bachman Valley Estates, MD to Rising Sun, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bachman Valley Estates, MD
Tom Fisk
Rising Sun, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bachman Valley Estates, MD to Rising Sun, MD covers 20.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Taneytown Pike, Bachmans Valley Road, Littlestown Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on Taneytown Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.1 miles from Bachman Valley Estates, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 20.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taneytown Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.2 miles in near MD 496 / Bachmans Valley Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 496 / Bachmans Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MD 97 / Littlestown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (Dunrovin Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 496 / Bachmans Valley Road
Turn left onto MD 496 / Bachmans Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MD 97 / Littlestown Pike
At end of road, turn left onto MD 97 / Littlestown Pike
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Dunrovin Avenue
Turn right onto Dunrovin Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Augusta Avenue
Turn left onto Augusta Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MD 140 / Taneytown Pike
Enter roundabout onto MD 140 / Taneytown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taneytown Pike | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| Bachmans Valley Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Littlestown Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Baltimore Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Baptist Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| College View Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Eckard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dunrovin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taneytown Pike
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bachman Valley Estates, MD and Rising Sun, MD.
1
Start on Eckard Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Eckard Road
2
Turn left onto MD 496
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bachmans Valley Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto MD 97
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Littlestown Pike
4
Turn right onto Dunrovin Avenue
359 ft
·
17 sec
·
Dunrovin Avenue
5
Turn left onto Augusta Avenue
354 ft
·
13 sec
·
Augusta Avenue
6
Turn right onto MD 140
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
College View Boulevard
7
Continue on MD 140
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Taneytown Pike
8
Enter roundabout onto MD 140
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Taneytown Pike
9
Continue on MD 140
237 ft
·
6 sec
·
Taneytown Pike
10
Continue on MD 140
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Baltimore Street
11
Continue on MD 140
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Taneytown Pike
12
Turn right onto Baptist Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baptist Road
13
Arrive at destination
Baptist Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.1 miles from Bachman Valley Estates, MD, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.1 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rising Sun, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bachman Valley Estates, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bachman Valley Estates, MD
This is one driving day of about 20.3 miles and 34m.
At 20.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Taneytown Pike for about 10.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.1 mi from Bachman Valley Estates, MD · 17m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.1 miles from Bachman Valley Estates, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rising Sun, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rising Sun, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Rising Sun, MD
Evening in Rising Sun on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
35 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
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bachman Valley Estates, MD to Rising Sun, MD covers 20.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taneytown Pike, Bachmans Valley Road, Littlestown Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Bachman Valley Estates, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 496 / Bachmans Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MD 97 / Littlestown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (Dunrovin Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bachman Valley Estates, MD to Rising Sun, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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