How far is Hampstead, MD from Mount Airy, MD?
The driving distance from Hampstead, MD to Mount Airy, MD is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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.
City in northern Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampstead and Mount Airy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead and Mount Airy.
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Start on Shiloh Avenue
10 m · 8 sec · Shiloh Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
3159 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hampstead Mexico Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hampstead Mexico Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hampstead Mexico Road
51 m · 7 sec · Hampstead Mexico Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Mexico Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Hampstead Mexico Road
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
3239 ft · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Liberty Street
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Continue on Ridge Road
14.6 mi · 23 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
32 m · 6 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Way
36 m · 5 sec · Veterans Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampstead and Mount Airy.
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.
Ridge Road
Continue on Ridge Road
14.6 mi · 00h 23m
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 Hampstead and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Airy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampstead to Mount Airy?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 13 miles from Hampstead and 13 miles from Mount Airy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.90 one way or $7.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hampstead and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Airy.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
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 Westminster.
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Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Mount Airy. Straight-line distance: 22.66 mi (36.47 km).
#1 Hampstead
Town in Carroll County in the U.
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 39.6048300, -76.8499800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Airy
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 9,502 |
| Coordinates | 39.3762100, -77.1547000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Veterans Way (-77.154613, 39.37616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
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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