Trip from Mill Stream Hills, MD to Rising Sun, MD

Drive Time

55m

Distance

31 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 51m ★

6 AM

0h 55m

8 AM

1h 4m

10 AM

0h 58m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

0h 59m

5 PM

1h 4m

8 PM

0h 53m

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

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Rising Sun, MD

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Mill Stream Hills, MD to Rising Sun, MD covers 31 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Taneytown Pike, Manchester Road, Schalk Road One 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 $5.13 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

15.5 miles from Mill Stream Hills, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 31 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 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 0.6 miles in near Grave Run Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 55m 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 0.6 miles (Grave Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Hoffmanville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Schalk Road One): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Grave Run Road

Turn left onto Grave Run Road

Navigation decision point

2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Hoffmanville Road

Turn right onto Hoffmanville Road

Navigation decision point

4.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | Schalk Road One

Turn sharp left onto Schalk Road One

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

27.3 mi into trip | ~47m in | MD 140 / Taneytown Pike

Enter roundabout onto MD 140 / Taneytown Pike

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

30.4 mi into trip | ~53m in | Baptist Road

Turn right onto Baptist Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Taneytown Pike	10.5 mi	14m
Manchester Road	7.3 mi	10m
Schalk Road One	2.2 mi	4m
East Baltimore Street	1.8 mi	4m
Grave Run Road	1.8 mi	4m
Hoffmanville Road	1.6 mi	3m
Alesia to Lineboro Road	0.9 mi	1m
York Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Taneytown Pike — 10.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mill Stream Hills, MD and Rising Sun, MD.

Start on Shaffer Mill Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Shaffer Mill Road

Turn left onto Grave Run Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Grave Run Road

Turn right onto Hoffmanville Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Hoffmanville Road

Continue on Alesia to Lineboro Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Alesia to Lineboro Road

Turn sharp left onto Schalk Road One

2.2 mi · 4 min · Schalk Road One

Turn left onto Water Tank Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Water Tank Road

Continue on York Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · York Street

Continue on Westminster Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Westminster Street

Continue on Westminster Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Westminster Street

Turn left onto Manchester Road

7.3 mi · 10 min · Manchester Road

Turn right onto Hahn Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Hahn Road

Continue on Englar Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Englar Road

Turn right onto Baltimore Boulevard

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Baltimore Boulevard

Continue on College View Boulevard

0.7 mi · 55 sec · College View Boulevard

Continue on Taneytown Pike

9.3 mi · 12 min · Taneytown Pike

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taneytown Pike

72 ft · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike

Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike

236 ft · 7 sec · Taneytown Pike

Continue on East Baltimore Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · East Baltimore Street

Continue on Taneytown Pike

1.2 mi · 1 min · Taneytown Pike

Turn right onto Baptist Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Baptist Road

Arrive at your destination

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 15.5 miles from Mill Stream Hills, MD, or about 30m 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 31 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.5 miles or 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rising Sun, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mill Stream Hills, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Mill Stream Hills, MD

This is one driving day of about 31 miles and 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mill Stream Hills, 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 15.5 mi from Mill Stream Hills, MD · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

16 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

Waverly, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Mill Stream Hills, 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

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 27.8

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.13 one way

$10.26 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$5.61	$11.23
premium	$4.92	$6.01	$12.01
diesel	$5.64	$6.89	$13.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Sheetz #132 - Taneytown

Taneytown, MD

FCN

4 DCFC

Royal Farms - Westminster, MD - RFS 062

Westminster, MD

Blink Network

2 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Carroll County Commissioners

Westminster, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

Blink Network: 1 SWTCH: 1 FCN: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.3	$3.25	$1.49
Efficient EV	7.8	$2.71	$1.24
EV Truck/SUV	12.4	$4.34	$1.98

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 22 hours ago

Origin

Mill Stream Hills, MD

Morning in Mill Stream Hills on Monday

Local time

7:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rising Sun, MD

Morning in Rising Sun on Monday

Local time

7:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

55m 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 Mill Stream Hills, MD to Rising Sun, MD covers 31 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Taneytown Pike, Manchester Road, Schalk Road One. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Mill Stream Hills, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.13 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 55m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Mill Stream Hills, MD to Rising Sun, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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