How far is Countryside, MD from Smithsburg, MD?
The driving distance from Countryside, MD to Smithsburg, MD is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Countryside and Smithsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Countryside and Smithsburg.
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Start on Alpine Drive
922 ft · 43 sec · Alpine Drive
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Turn right onto Maugansville Road
1528 ft · 43 sec · Maugansville Road
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Turn left onto Maugans Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Maugans Avenue
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Continue on Longmeadow Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Longmeadow Road
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Turn left onto Leitersburg Pike
3 mi · 5 min · Leitersburg Pike
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Continue on Leitersburg Pike
693 ft · 13 sec · Leitersburg Pike
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Turn right
65 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Leiter Street
153 m · 17 sec · Leiter Street
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Turn right onto Leitersburg Smithsburg Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Leitersburg Smithsburg Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Water Street
13 m · 1 sec · East Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Countryside and Smithsburg.
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.
Leitersburg Smithsburg Road
Turn right onto Leitersburg Smithsburg Road
3.08 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Countryside and Rain Showers Likely near Smithsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Countryside to Smithsburg?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Hagerstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Countryside and 5.8 miles from Smithsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Countryside and Rain Showers Likely near Smithsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hagerstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hagerstown.
Hagerstown, MD
Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Countryside and Smithsburg. Straight-line distance: 9.77 mi (15.73 km).
#1 Countryside
Countryside is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6973200, -77.7480500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithsburg
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,969 |
| Coordinates | 39.6548200, -77.5727700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Water Street (-77.572769, 39.654818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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