How far is Mill Stream Hills, MD from Taneytown, MD?
The driving distance from Mill Stream Hills, MD to Taneytown, MD is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
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City in northern Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mill Stream Hills and Taneytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mill Stream Hills and Taneytown.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · Grave Run Road
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Turn right onto Hoffmanville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hoffmanville Road
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Continue on Alesia to Lineboro Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alesia to Lineboro Road
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Turn sharp left onto Schalk Road One
2.2 mi · 4 min · Schalk Road One
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Turn left onto Water Tank Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Water Tank Road
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Continue on York Street
1.2 km · 2 min · York Street
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Continue on Westminster Street
529 ft · 15 sec · Westminster Street
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Continue on Westminster Street
2032 ft · 59 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Manchester Road
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Turn right onto Hahn Road
2207 ft · 54 sec · Hahn Road
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Continue on Englar Road
1249 ft · 32 sec · Englar Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Boulevard
2414 ft · 51 sec · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on College View Boulevard
1.1 km · 55 sec · College View Boulevard
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taneytown Pike
22 m · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
72 m · 7 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Street
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Turn left onto Reindollar Street
9 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mill Stream Hills and Taneytown.
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.
Taneytown Pike
Continue on Taneytown Pike
9.31 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Mill Stream Hills and Sunny near Taneytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mill Stream Hills to Taneytown?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 14.3 miles from Mill Stream Hills and 13.9 miles from Taneytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mill Stream Hills and Sunny near Taneytown.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mill Stream Hills and Taneytown. Straight-line distance: 20.24 mi (32.57 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 Taneytown
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,846 |
| Coordinates | 39.6578800, -77.1744300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reindollar Street (-77.174454, 39.657901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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