Origin
Mount Airy, MD
Afternoon in Mount Airy on Friday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Airy, MD to Fairview Acres, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
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 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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Fairview Acres, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
Mount Airy to Fairview Acres is 20.5 miles and takes about 34m via Ridge Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for the entire journey, as there's no highway driving involved. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a quick drive or as part of a larger exploration of the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a dynamic local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on Ridge Road, Marston Road, and South Clear Ridge Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on Ridge Road. This segment offers a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type or speed.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (MD 75 / Green Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (MD 84 / South Clear Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
15 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MD 75 / Green Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 75 / Green Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MD 84 / South Clear Ridge Road
Turn right onto MD 84 / South Clear Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MD 84 / South Clear Ridge Road
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 84 / South Clear Ridge Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
18.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MD 84 / Middleburg Road
At end of road, turn right onto MD 84 / Middleburg Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Marston Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Clear Ridge Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| New Windsor Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Trevanion Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South 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 Mount Airy, MD and Fairview Acres, MD.
1
Start on Veterans Way
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
Veterans Way
2
Turn left onto Center Street
103 ft
·
6 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn right onto MD 808
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto MD 27
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn left onto MD 407
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Marston Road
6
Continue on MD 407
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marston Road
7
Turn right onto MD 31
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
New Windsor Road
8
Continue on MD 31
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
High Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto MD 75
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Valley Road
10
Turn right onto MD 84
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Clear Ridge Road
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 84
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Clear Ridge Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto MD 84
420 ft
·
14 sec
·
Middleburg Road
13
Turn left onto MD 84
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Trevanion Road
14
Arrive at destination
Trevanion Road
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
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
Fairview Acres, MD
Afternoon in Fairview Acres on Friday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 Mount Airy, MD to Fairview Acres, 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, South 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 Mount Airy, 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (MD 75 / Green Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (MD 84 / South Clear Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mount Airy, MD to Fairview Acres, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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