Origin
Fairview Acres, MD
Afternoon in Fairview Acres on Wednesday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview Acres, MD to Mount Airy, MD
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Airy, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview Acres, MD to Mount Airy, MD covers 20.5 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 Ridge Road, Marston Road, Clear Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Ridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.40 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.2 miles from Fairview Acres, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 20.5 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.
Ridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 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 1.6 miles in near MD 84 / Middleburg 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 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (MD 84 / Middleburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (MD 75 / Green Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (MD 31 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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MD 84 / Middleburg Road
At end of road, turn right onto MD 84 / Middleburg Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
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~8m in
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MD 75 / Green Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 75 / Green Valley Road
Navigation decision point
6
5.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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MD 31 / High Street
Turn right onto MD 31 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
11.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
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MD 27 / Ridge Road
At end of road, turn right onto MD 27 / Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.4 mi into trip
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~34m in
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Veterans Way
Turn right onto Veterans Way
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Marston Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Clear Ridge Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| New Windsor Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Trevanion Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Green Valley Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ridge Road
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Acres, MD and Mount Airy, MD.
1
Start on Trevanion Road
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Trevanion Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto MD 84
420 ft
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11 sec
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Middleburg Road
3
Turn left onto MD 84
3.0 mi
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5 min
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Clear Ridge Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto MD 75
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Green Valley Road
5
Turn right onto MD 31
0.4 mi
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45 sec
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High Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on MD 31
1.8 mi
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3 min
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New Windsor Road
7
Turn left onto MD 407
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Marston Road
8
Continue on MD 407
3.0 mi
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4 min
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Marston Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto MD 27
7.7 mi
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11 min
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Ridge Road
10
Turn right onto MD 808
1.3 mi
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2 min
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North Main Street
11
Turn left onto Center Street
103 ft
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6 sec
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Center Street
12
Turn right onto Veterans Way
119 ft
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5 sec
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Veterans Way
13
Arrive at destination
Veterans Way
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 10.2 miles from Fairview Acres, MD, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 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 20.5 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Airy, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairview Acres, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairview Acres, MD
This is one driving day of about 20.5 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairview Acres, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ridge Road for about 7.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from Fairview Acres, MD · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Fairview Acres, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Airy, MD
The final approach into Mount Airy, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mount Airy, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
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: 7.2 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 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
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
Mount Airy, MD
Afternoon in Mount Airy on Wednesday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Waverly, NY
10 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
37 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 Fairview Acres, MD to Mount Airy, MD covers 20.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ridge Road, Marston Road, Clear Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Fairview Acres, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.40 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 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (MD 84 / Middleburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (MD 75 / Green Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (MD 31 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fairview Acres, MD to Mount Airy, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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