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Trip from Hampstead, MD to Rising Sun, MD

Drive Time

37m

Distance

22.9 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

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Downtown Hampstead, MD, MD

Hampstead, MD

RDNE Stock project

Downtown Rising Sun, MD, MD

Rising Sun, MD

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Hampstead, MD to Rising Sun, MD covers 22.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Taneytown Pike, Hampstead Mexico Road, Manchester Road 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 $3.79 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

11.4 miles from Hampstead, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 22.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 early in the drive near MD 30 Business / Main Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 37m 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: near the start (MD 30 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 30 Business / Main Street

Turn left onto MD 30 Business / Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road

Turn left onto MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road

Enter roundabout onto MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
19.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | MD 140 / Taneytown Pike

Enter roundabout onto MD 140 / Taneytown Pike

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
22.3 mi into trip | ~36m in | Baptist Road

Turn right onto Baptist Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Taneytown Pike 10.5 mi 14m
Hampstead Mexico Road 5.4 mi 8m
Manchester Road 2.1 mi 3m
East Baltimore Street 1.8 mi 4m
College View Boulevard 0.7 mi <1m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Baptist Road 0.6 mi 1m
Baltimore Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Taneytown Pike — 10.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, MD and Rising Sun, MD.

1

Start on Shiloh Avenue

33 ft · 7 sec · Shiloh Avenue
2

Turn left onto MD 30 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto MD 482

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hampstead Mexico Road
Use the left lane.
4

Enter roundabout onto MD 482

166 ft · 6 sec · Hampstead Mexico Road
5

Continue on MD 482

4.7 mi · 7 min · Hampstead Mexico Road
6

Turn left onto MD 27

2.1 mi · 3 min · Manchester Road
7

Turn right onto Hahn Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Hahn Road
8

Continue on Englar Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Englar Road
9

Turn right onto MD 97; MD 140

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Baltimore Boulevard
10

Continue on MD 97; MD 140

0.7 mi · 54 sec · College View Boulevard
11

Continue on MD 140

9.3 mi · 12 min · Taneytown Pike
12

Enter roundabout onto MD 140

73 ft · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike
13

Continue on MD 140

237 ft · 6 sec · Taneytown Pike
14

Continue on MD 140

1.8 mi · 4 min · East Baltimore Street
15

Continue on MD 140

1.2 mi · 1 min · Taneytown Pike
16

Turn right onto Baptist Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Baptist Road
17

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 11.4 miles from Hampstead, MD, or about 18m 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 22.9 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.4 miles or 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

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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Open the route before leaving Hampstead, 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 Hampstead, MD

This is one driving day of about 22.9 miles and 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hampstead, 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 Taneytown Pike for about 10.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.4 mi from Hampstead, MD · 18m into the drive

Downtown Vestal, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

11 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from Hampstead, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rising Sun, MD

The final approach into Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun, 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...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 19.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.79 one way

$7.58 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $4.15 $8.29
premium $4.92 $4.44 $8.88
diesel $5.64 $5.09 $10.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Hampstead, MD

Morning in Hampstead on Monday

Local time

7:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Rising Sun, MD

Morning in Rising Sun on Monday

Local time

7:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Cloudy

S 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

37m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hampstead, MD to Rising Sun, MD covers 22.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taneytown Pike, Hampstead Mexico Road, Manchester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Hampstead, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.79 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 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 30 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (MD 482 / Hampstead Mexico Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Hampstead, MD to Rising Sun, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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