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

The driving distance from Fairview Acres, MD to Sykesville, MD is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
24.33 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.68 mi
30.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.68 mi
Kilometers
30.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.33 mi
Kilometers
39.16 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sykesville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:19 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview Acres
Wed, Apr 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview Acres
2026-04-15T12:41
Arrive Sykesville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
New Windsor
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Fairview Acres
12.1 mi
00h 18m
To Sykesville
12.2 mi
00h 18m

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
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trevanion Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Trevanion Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Middleburg Road

    128 m · 11 sec · Middleburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clear Ridge Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Clear Ridge Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Valley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Green Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto High Street

    2261 ft · 46 sec · High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Windsor Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Windsor Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Marston Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Marston Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Marston Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Marston Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Liberty Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sykesville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sykesville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    1616 ft · 38 sec · Springfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Road
8.25 mi · 34%
Marston Road
3.8 mi · 16%
Clear Ridge Road
3.02 mi · 12%
Sykesville Road
2.22 mi · 9%
Ridge Road
2.09 mi · 9%
New Windsor Road
1.75 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Liberty Road

Turn left onto Liberty Road

8.25 mi · 00h 12m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Windsor
00h 18m from Fairview Acres
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairview Acres and Partly Cloudy near Sykesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

New Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Fairview Acres and 12.2 miles from Sykesville.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Windsor

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

27 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

50 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Rockville station

51 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview Acres and Sykesville. Straight-line distance: 18.68 mi (30.06 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
Sykesville

#2 Sykesville

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population3,973
Coordinates39.3737100, -76.9677600
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.133715, 39.610324)
End: Springfield Avenue (-76.967601, 39.37374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 Sykesville. The current time is 12:41:52.

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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.