How far is Bachman Valley Estates, MD from Taneytown, MD?

The driving distance from Bachman Valley Estates, MD to Taneytown, MD is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.03 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.55 mi
20.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.55 mi
Kilometers
20.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.03 mi
Kilometers
29.01 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taneytown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:24 PM EDT
Return by in Bachman Valley Estates
Wed, Apr 15, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bachman Valley Estates
2026-04-15T12:58
Arrive Taneytown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bachman Valley Estates
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westminster
MD

City in northern Maryland, United States

From Bachman Valley Estates
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Taneytown
9.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bachman Valley Estates and Taneytown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bachman Valley Estates and Taneytown.

  1. 1

    Start on Eckard Road

    956 ft · 48 sec · Eckard Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bachmans Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Bachmans Valley Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Littlestown Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Littlestown Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dunrovin Avenue

    109 m · 17 sec · Dunrovin Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Augusta Avenue

    108 m · 13 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto College View Boulevard

    1739 ft · 25 sec · College View Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Taneytown Pike

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taneytown Pike

    22 m · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike

    72 m · 7 sec · Taneytown Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on East Baltimore Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Reindollar Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bachman Valley Estates and Taneytown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taneytown Pike
9.37 mi · 52%
Bachmans Valley Road
4.34 mi · 24%
Littlestown Pike
2.33 mi · 13%
East Baltimore Street
1.2 mi · 7%
College View Boulevard
0.33 mi · 2%
Eckard Road
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taneytown Pike

Continue on Taneytown Pike

9.31 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 13m from Bachman Valley Estates
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bachman Valley Estates and Sunny near Taneytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bachman Valley Estates to Taneytown?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Bachman Valley Estates and 9.1 miles from Taneytown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bachman Valley Estates and Sunny near Taneytown.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westminster, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

38 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

40 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

50 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bachman Valley Estates and Taneytown. Straight-line distance: 12.55 mi (20.2 km).

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#1 Bachman Valley Estates

Bachman Valley Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6651000, -76.9385900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Taneytown

#2 Taneytown

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population6,846
Coordinates39.6578800, -77.1744300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Eckard Road (-76.939026, 39.664975)
End: Reindollar Street (-77.174454, 39.657901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.94 $5.89
Premium $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $5.98 $3.83 $7.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bachman Valley Estates and Taneytown. The current time is 12:58:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.