How far is Emmitsburg, MD from Smithsburg, MD?
The driving distance from Emmitsburg, MD to Smithsburg, MD is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
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.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmitsburg and Smithsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmitsburg and Smithsburg.
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Start on South Seton Avenue
18 m · 9 sec · South Seton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2702 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
1.5 km · 2 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Turn left onto Monterey Lane
3169 ft · 1 min · Monterey Lane
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Continue on Hilltop Road
117 m · 13 sec · Hilltop Road
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Turn right onto Military Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Military Road
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Turn left onto Macafee Hill Road
1885 ft · 54 sec · Macafee Hill Road
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Continue on Raven Rock Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Raven Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smithsburg Pike
2307 ft · 47 sec · Smithsburg Pike
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2469 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right 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 Emmitsburg 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.
Waynesboro Pike
Continue on Waynesboro Pike
7.62 mi · 00h 11m
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 Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg to Smithsburg?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 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?
Highfield-Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Emmitsburg and 9.3 miles from Smithsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Emmitsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Smithsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Highfield-Cascade
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 Highfield-Cascade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmitsburg and Smithsburg. Straight-line distance: 13.51 mi (21.75 km).
#1 Emmitsburg
Town in Frederick County Maryland
| Population | 3,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.7045400, -77.3269300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithsburg
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,969 |
| Coordinates | 39.6548200, -77.5727700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithsburg (-77.57277, 39.65482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
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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