How far is Fairview Acres, MD from Hampstead, MD?

The driving distance from Fairview Acres, MD to Hampstead, MD is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
18.6 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.18 mi
24.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.18 mi
Kilometers
24.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.6 mi
Kilometers
29.93 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampstead
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview Acres
Wed, Apr 15, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview Acres
2026-04-15T14:26
Arrive Hampstead
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview Acres
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 Fairview Acres
8.9 mi
00h 14m
To Hampstead
9.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview Acres and Hampstead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Acres and Hampstead.

  1. 1

    Start on Trevanion Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Trevanion Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Uniontown Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Uniontown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2760 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    3239 ft · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Manchester Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Manchester Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hampstead Mexico Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Hampstead Mexico Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hampstead Mexico Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Hampstead Mexico Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Mexico Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hampstead Mexico Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3159 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Shiloh Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview Acres and Hampstead.

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Uniontown Road
6.44 mi · 35%
Hampstead Mexico Road
5.43 mi · 29%
Manchester Road
2.59 mi · 14%
Trevanion Road
1.64 mi · 9%
Railroad Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Uniontown Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Uniontown Road

6.44 mi · 00h 11m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 14m from Fairview Acres
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairview Acres and Sunny near Hampstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview Acres to Hampstead?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 Fairview Acres and 9.7 miles from Hampstead.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fairview Acres and Sunny near Hampstead.

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 Fairview Acres and Hampstead. Straight-line distance: 15.18 mi (24.43 km).

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#1 Fairview Acres

Fairview Acres is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6112100, -77.1349800
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Hampstead

#2 Hampstead

Town in Carroll County in the U.

Population6,426
Coordinates39.6048300, -76.8499800
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.133715, 39.610324)
End: Shiloh Avenue (-76.849989, 39.60491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 Fairview Acres and Hampstead. The current time is 14:26:30.

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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.