Origin
Sharpsburg, MD
Late night in Sharpsburg on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sharpsburg, MD to Countryside, MD
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
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6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sharpsburg, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
This 18.9-mile drive from Sharpsburg, MD to Countryside, MD is a quick 31-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. Since it's entirely within Maryland's Northeast region and has no highway driving, you can expect a local feel throughout. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical option for a short excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it engaging rather than a monotonous cruise. Given its brevity, it's easily manageable as a standalone trip without the need for an overnight stay.
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
9.4 miles from Sharpsburg, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" on this route, with no highway mileage contributing to the journey. You'll be navigating primarily on Sharpsburg Pike, Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway, and South Burhans Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on Sharpsburg Pike. This suggests a route that winds through local areas rather than a direct, high-speed path, requiring your attention to navigation as you make frequent turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sharpsburg Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Mechanic Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 (South Mechanic Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MD 34 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (West Washington Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Mechanic Street
Turn left onto South Mechanic Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MD 34 / East Main Street
Turn right onto MD 34 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
14 mi into trip
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~23m in
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West Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Washington Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
14.3 mi into trip
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~23m in
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US 40 / West Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 40 / West Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
17.5 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the exit toward Maugans Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Maugans Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpsburg Pike | 10.9 mi | 17m |
| Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Burhans Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Potomac Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Maugans Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Franklin Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Maugansville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sharpsburg Pike
— 10.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharpsburg, MD and Countryside, MD.
1
Start on Alley 10
115 ft
·
13 sec
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Alley 10
2
Turn left onto South Mechanic Street
252 ft
·
9 sec
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South Mechanic Street
3
Turn right onto MD 34
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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East Main Street
4
Turn left onto MD 65
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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North Church Street
5
Continue on MD 65
11 mi
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17 min
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Sharpsburg Pike
6
Continue on MD 65
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South Potomac Street
7
Turn left onto West Wilson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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West Wilson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 11
1.2 mi
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1 min
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South Burhans Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Elgin Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Elgin Boulevard
10
At end of road, turn left onto West Washington Street
294 ft
·
10 sec
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West Washington Street
11
Turn right onto West Side Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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West Side Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 40
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Franklin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
14
Merge onto I 81
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 9
Toward Maugans Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Maugans Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Maugans Avenue
17
Turn right onto Maugansville Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Maugansville Road
18
Turn left onto Alpine Drive
0.2 mi
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40 sec
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Alpine Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Alpine Drive
Trip Plan
With a travel time of only 31 minutes and a fuel cost around $3, this short hop offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at any time of day without feeling rushed. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider this a straightforward point-to-point journey. Keep an eye on your turns, as the "turn-heavy local drive" profile indicates frequent changes in direction. The short distance means you won't need to worry about significant fuel stops or lengthy breaks.
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 9.4 miles from Sharpsburg, MD, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 18.9 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Countryside, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sharpsburg, 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 Sharpsburg, MD
This is one driving day of about 18.9 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sharpsburg, 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 Sharpsburg Pike for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Sharpsburg, MD · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Sharpsburg, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Countryside, MD
The final approach into Countryside, 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 Countryside, 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
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
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
Countryside, MD
Late night in Countryside on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Washington, DC
9 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 Sharpsburg, MD to Countryside, MD covers 18.9 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sharpsburg Pike, Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway, South Burhans Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Sharpsburg, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.13 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 (South Mechanic Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MD 34 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (West Washington Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Sharpsburg, MD to Countryside, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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