Origin
Walnut Hill, MD
Morning in Walnut Hill on Monday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walnut Hill, MD to Hampstead, MD
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 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 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Walnut Hill, MD to Hampstead, MD covers 17.4 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Windsor Road, 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 6.1 miles on New Windsor Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.88 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
8.7 miles from Walnut Hill, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 17.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Windsor Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 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 0.1 miles in near Hallowell Lane.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hallowell Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hawks Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MD 31 / High Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hallowell Lane
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Hawks Hill Road
Turn right onto Hawks Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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MD 31 / High Street
Turn left onto MD 31 / High Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MD 30 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto MD 30 Business / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Windsor Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Hampstead Mexico Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Manchester Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Uniontown Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old New Windsor Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Windsor Road
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Hill, MD and Hampstead, MD.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
292 ft
·
26 sec
3
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hallowell Lane
4
Turn right onto Hawks Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hawks Hill Road
5
Turn left onto Old New Windsor Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old New Windsor Road
6
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Church Street
7
Turn left onto MD 31
429 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street
8
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn slight right onto MD 31
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
New Windsor Road
10
Turn right onto Uniontown Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Uniontown Road
11
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto MD 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
13
Continue on MD 27
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Manchester Road
14
Turn right onto MD 482
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampstead Mexico Road
15
Enter roundabout onto MD 482
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hampstead Mexico Road
16
Continue on MD 482
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampstead Mexico Road
17
Turn right onto MD 30 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Shiloh Avenue
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Shiloh Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Shiloh Avenue
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 8.7 miles from Walnut Hill, MD, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.1 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 17.4 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.7 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampstead, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Walnut Hill, 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 Walnut Hill, MD
This is one driving day of about 17.4 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walnut Hill, 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 New Windsor Road for about 6.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.7 mi from Walnut Hill, MD · 17m 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 17.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from Walnut Hill, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hampstead, MD
The final approach into Hampstead, 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 Hampstead, 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
$2.88 one way
$5.76 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
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: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Hampstead, MD
Morning in Hampstead on Monday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
22 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
32m 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 Walnut Hill, MD to Hampstead, MD covers 17.4 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Windsor Road, 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 8.7 miles from Walnut Hill, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.88 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 32m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hallowell Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hawks Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MD 31 / High Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Walnut Hill, MD to Hampstead, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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