How far is Mill Stream Hills, MD from Sykesville, MD?
The driving distance from Mill Stream Hills, MD to Sykesville, MD is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mill Stream Hills and Sykesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mill Stream Hills and Sykesville.
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Start on Shaffer Mill Road
1 km · 3 min · Shaffer Mill Road
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Turn left onto Grave Run Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Grave Run Road
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Turn left onto Falls Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Falls Road
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Turn right onto Beckleysville Road
1927 ft · 56 sec · Beckleysville Road
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Turn left onto Brick Store Road
109 m · 12 sec · Brick Store Road
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Turn right onto Upper Beckleysville Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Upper Beckleysville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hanover Pike
94 m · 4 sec · Hanover Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Hanover Pike
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Turn right onto Emory Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Emory Road
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Continue on Gamber Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Gamber Road
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Turn left onto Sykesville Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Sykesville Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
1616 ft · 38 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mill Stream Hills and Sykesville.
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.
Sykesville Road
Turn left onto Sykesville Road
7.18 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mill Stream Hills and Sunny near Sykesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mill Stream Hills to Sykesville?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reisterstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Mill Stream Hills and 15.7 miles from Sykesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mill Stream Hills and Sunny near Sykesville.
Stop Ideas Near Reisterstown
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 Reisterstown.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mill Stream Hills and Sykesville. Straight-line distance: 24.84 mi (39.97 km).
#1 Mill Stream Hills
Mill Stream Hills is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7089900, -76.7997000 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sykesville
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,973 |
| Coordinates | 39.3737100, -76.9677600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield Avenue (-76.967601, 39.37374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.93 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
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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