How far is Countryside, MD from Sharpsburg, MD?

The driving distance from Countryside, MD to Sharpsburg, MD is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.46 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.57 mi
26.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.57 mi
Kilometers
26.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.46 mi
Kilometers
34.54 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharpsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Countryside
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Countryside
2026-04-19T09:10
Arrive Sharpsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Countryside
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
Funkstown
MD

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

From Countryside
9.4 mi
00h 15m
To Sharpsburg
12.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Countryside and Sharpsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Countryside and Sharpsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Alpine Drive

    922 ft · 43 sec · Alpine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maugansville Road

    1528 ft · 43 sec · Maugansville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maugans Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Maugans Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Prospect Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Walnut Street

    84 m · 6 sec · South Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Circle

    19 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Virginia Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Virginia Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Wilson Boulevard

    2852 ft · 1 min · West Wilson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Potomac Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Potomac Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sharpsburg Pike

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Sharpsburg Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on North Church Street

    787 ft · 17 sec · North Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    799 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Mechanic Street

    77 m · 7 sec · South Mechanic Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alley 10

    35 m · 8 sec · Alley 10

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alley 10

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Countryside and Sharpsburg.

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sharpsburg Pike
10.9 mi · 51%
Pennsylvania Avenue
2.27 mi · 11%
Maugans Avenue
1.4 mi · 7%
North Prospect Street
1.22 mi · 6%
South Potomac Street
0.82 mi · 4%
Virginia Avenue
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sharpsburg Pike

Continue on Sharpsburg Pike

10.9 mi · 00h 17m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Funkstown
00h 15m from Countryside
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Countryside and Rain Showers Likely near Sharpsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Countryside to Sharpsburg?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Funkstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Countryside and 12.1 miles from Sharpsburg.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Countryside and Rain Showers Likely near Sharpsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Funkstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Funkstown, 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 Funkstown.

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

4 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

28 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

32 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

34 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Countryside and Sharpsburg. Straight-line distance: 16.57 mi (26.66 km).

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#1 Countryside

Countryside is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6973200, -77.7480500
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Sharpsburg

#2 Sharpsburg

Town in Maryland, United States

Population643
Coordinates39.4576000, -77.7488800
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpine Drive (-77.748038, 39.69742)
End: Alley 10 (-77.748827, 39.457485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.11 $6.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.50 $6.99
Premium $4.95 $3.77 $7.53
Diesel $5.98 $4.54 $9.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Countryside and Sharpsburg. The current time is 09:10:35.

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.