Origin
Westminster, MD
Afternoon in Westminster on Friday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westminster, MD to Walnut Hill, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westminster, MD
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Walnut Hill, MD
Evgeniy Alekseyev
Trip Overview
This quick 8.1-mile drive from Westminster to Walnut Hill in Maryland will only take about 16 minutes, making it an easy local excursion. With no highway driving, expect a relaxed pace perfect for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $1, so there's no need to worry about budget here. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey. It's ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss, fitting perfectly into any schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
You'll find this drive to be quite turn-heavy, characteristic of a local, non-highway experience. Since the highway share is 0%, prepare for a more intimate feel with the surrounding area. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles on New Windsor Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before navigating local streets. This profile suggests a route that winds through communities rather than bypasses them, demanding your attention at intersections and changes in road name.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 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 early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Hawks Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Hallowell Lane): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Hawks Hill Road
Turn right onto Hawks Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Hallowell Lane
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
Navigation decision point
5
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Windsor Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| Church Street | 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 |
| Hallowell Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hawks Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Windsor Road
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, MD and Walnut Hill, MD.
1
Start on MD 27
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Uniontown Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Uniontown Road
4
Turn left onto MD 31
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
New Windsor Road
5
Turn slight left onto Church Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
6
Continue on Old New Windsor Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old New Windsor Road
7
Turn right onto Hawks Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hawks Hill Road
8
Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hallowell Lane
9
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
10
Turn right
84 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Walnut Hill, MD
Afternoon in Walnut Hill on Friday
Local time
12:41 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
16m 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 Westminster, MD to Walnut Hill, MD covers 8.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Windsor Road, Church Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Westminster, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.34 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 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Hawks Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Hallowell Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Westminster, MD to Walnut Hill, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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