Trip from Rising Sun, MD to Carroll Woods Estates, MD

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Drive Time

39m

Distance

22.4 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 46m

10 AM

0h 42m

12 PM

0h 41m

3 PM

0h 42m

5 PM

0h 46m

8 PM

0h 37m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rising Sun, MD to Carroll Woods Estates, MD covers 22.4 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Trevanion Road, Ridge Road, Marston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on Trevanion Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.71 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

11.2 miles from Rising Sun, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 22.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Trevanion Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 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 MD 140 / Taneytown Pike.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 10 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 (MD 140 / Taneytown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (MD 84 / Middleburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (MD 75 / Green Valley Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | MD 140 / Taneytown Pike

Turn left onto MD 140 / Taneytown Pike

Navigation decision point

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8 mi into trip | ~14m in | MD 84 / Middleburg Road

At end of road, turn right onto MD 84 / Middleburg Road

Navigation decision point

5

11.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | MD 75 / Green Valley Road

At end of road, turn left onto MD 75 / Green Valley Road

Navigation decision point

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11.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | MD 31 / High Street

Turn right onto MD 31 / High Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4

17.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | MD 27 / Ridge Road

At end of road, turn right onto MD 27 / Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Trevanion Road	5.5 mi	9m
Ridge Road	4.5 mi	7m
Marston Road	3.8 mi	6m
Clear Ridge Road	3 mi	5m
New Windsor Road	1.8 mi	3m
Taneytown Pike	1.2 mi	1m
West Baltimore Street	0.7 mi	1m
Green Valley Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Trevanion Road — 5.5 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun, MD and Carroll Woods Estates, MD.

1

Start on Baptist Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Baptist Road

2

Turn left onto MD 140

1.2 mi · 1 min · Taneytown Pike

3

Continue on MD 140

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street

4

Turn right onto Trevanion Road

5.5 mi · 9 min · Trevanion Road

5

At end of road, turn right onto MD 84

420 ft · 11 sec · Middleburg Road

6

Turn left onto MD 84

3.0 mi · 5 min · Clear Ridge Road

7

At end of road, turn left onto MD 75

0.7 mi · 1 min · Green Valley Road

8

Turn right onto MD 31

0.4 mi · 45 sec · High Street

Use the right lane.

9

Continue on MD 31

1.8 mi · 3 min · New Windsor Road

10

Turn left onto MD 407

0.8 mi · 1 min · Marston Road

11

Continue on MD 407

3.0 mi · 4 min · Marston Road

12

At end of road, turn right onto MD 27

4.5 mi · 7 min · Ridge Road

13

Turn right onto Cantee Lane

512 ft · 27 sec · Cantee Lane

14

Turn left onto Pommel Drive

263 ft · 11 sec · Pommel Drive

15

Arrive at destination

Pommel Drive

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 11.2 miles from Rising Sun, MD, or about 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.5 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 22.4 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.2 miles or 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carroll Woods Estates, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun, MD

This is one driving day of about 22.4 miles and 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rising Sun, 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 Trevanion Road for about 5.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.2 mi from Rising Sun, MD · 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waverly, 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waverly, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.2 miles from Rising Sun, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Carroll Woods Estates, MD

The final approach into Carroll Woods Estates, 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 Carroll Woods Estates, 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

$3.71 one way

$7.43 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$4.07	$8.13
premium	$4.93	$4.34	$8.69
diesel	$5.61	$4.95	$9.89

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: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.7	$2.35	$1.08
Efficient EV	5.6	$1.96	$0.90
EV Truck/SUV	9	$3.14	$1.43

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 1 hour from now

Origin

Rising Sun, MD

Morning in Rising Sun on Wednesday

Local time

11:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Carroll Woods Estates, MD

Morning in Carroll Woods Estates on Wednesday

Local time

11:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Waverly, NY

11 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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

39m 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 Rising Sun, MD to Carroll Woods Estates, MD covers 22.4 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Trevanion Road, Ridge Road, Marston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Rising Sun, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.71 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 39m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MD 140 / Taneytown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (MD 84 / Middleburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (MD 75 / Green Valley Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Rising Sun, MD to Carroll Woods Estates, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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