How far is Fairplay, MD from Smithsburg, MD?
The driving distance from Fairplay, MD to Smithsburg, MD is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairplay and Smithsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairplay and Smithsburg.
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Start on Fairplay Road
26 m · 4 sec · Fairplay Road
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Continue on Spielman Road
2540 ft · 56 sec · Spielman Road
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Turn left onto Sharpsburg Pike
4.7 mi · 7 min · Sharpsburg Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East
75 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto I 70 East: Frederick
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 66: Smithsburg, Boonsboro
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 66 North: Smithsburg, Red Heifer
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn left onto Mapleville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mapleville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mapleville Road
47 m · 3 sec · Mapleville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mapleville Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Mapleville Road
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Continue on West Water Street
1 km · 1 min · West 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 Fairplay 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.03 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 Fairplay 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 Fairplay to Smithsburg?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 8.5 miles from Fairplay and 8.5 miles from Smithsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fairplay and Rain Showers Likely near Smithsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Funkstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairplay and Smithsburg. Straight-line distance: 12.38 mi (19.93 km).
#1 Fairplay
Fairplay is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5364900, -77.7474900 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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