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Trip from Fairview Acres, MD to Westminster, MD

Drive Time

15m

Distance

8.6 mi

14 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Westminster, MD, MD

Westminster, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fairview Acres, MD to Westminster, MD covers 8.6 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Uniontown Road, Trevanion Road, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on Uniontown Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.42 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

4.3 miles from Fairview Acres, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 8.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Uniontown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 1.6 miles in near Uniontown Road.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fairview Acres, MD to Westminster, 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 1.6 miles (Uniontown Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (MD 27 / Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Uniontown Road

At end of road, turn left onto Uniontown Road

Navigation decision point

3
8.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | MD 27 / Railroad Avenue

Turn left onto MD 27 / Railroad Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Uniontown Road 6.4 mi 11m
Trevanion Road 1.6 mi 2m
West Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Railroad Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Uniontown Road — 6.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Acres, MD and Westminster, MD.

1

Start on Trevanion Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Trevanion Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Uniontown Road

6.4 mi · 11 min · Uniontown Road
3

Continue on West Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
4

Turn left onto MD 27

79 ft · 2 sec · Railroad Avenue
5

Arrive at destination

MD 27

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 4.3 miles from Fairview Acres, MD, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.4 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 8.6 miles or 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.3 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westminster, 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 8.6 miles and 15m.

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 Uniontown Road for about 6.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.3 mi from Fairview Acres, MD · 7m into the drive

Downtown Barton, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barton, NY

4 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

Vestal, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.3 miles from Fairview Acres, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Westminster, MD

The final approach into Westminster, 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 Westminster, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 1.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.42 one way

$2.85 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $1.56 $3.11
premium $4.92 $1.67 $3.33
diesel $5.64 $1.91 $3.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.90 $0.41
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.75 $0.34
EV Truck/SUV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Fairview Acres, MD

Morning in Fairview Acres on Monday

Local time

8:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westminster, MD

Morning in Westminster on Monday

Local time

8:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

57°F

Barton, NY

4 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

25 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

15m 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 Westminster, MD covers 8.6 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Uniontown Road, Trevanion Road, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 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 $1.42 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.
The drive from Fairview Acres, MD to Westminster, MD is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Uniontown Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (MD 27 / Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fairview Acres, MD to Westminster, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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