How far is Mount Briar, MD from Williamsport, MD?

The driving distance from Mount Briar, MD to Williamsport, MD is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
16.47 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.07 mi
21.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.07 mi
Kilometers
21.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.47 mi
Kilometers
26.51 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Briar
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Briar
2026-04-19T05:08
Arrive Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Briar
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Keedysville
MD

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

From Mount Briar
8.6 mi
00h 15m
To Williamsport
7.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Briar and Williamsport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Briar and Williamsport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Briar Road

    5 m · 5 sec · Mount Briar Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Porterstown Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Porterstown Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shepherdstown Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shepherdstown Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1033 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    787 ft · 13 sec · North Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sharpsburg Pike

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Sharpsburg Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lappans Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Lappans Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Potomac Street

    67 m · 4 sec · East Potomac Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Potomac Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Briar and Williamsport.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sharpsburg Pike
6.61 mi · 40%
Lappans Road
6.01 mi · 36%
Porterstown Road
2.93 mi · 18%
Shepherdstown Pike
1.27 mi · 8%
East Main Street
0.2 mi · 1%
North Church Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sharpsburg Pike

Continue on Sharpsburg Pike

6.61 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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keedysville
00h 15m from Mount Briar
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Briar and Chance Rain Showers near Williamsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Briar to Williamsport?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Keedysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Mount Briar and 7.9 miles from Williamsport.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Briar and Chance Rain Showers near Williamsport.

Stop Ideas Near Keedysville

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

18 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

18 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

23 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

27 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Briar and Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.03 km).

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#1 Mount Briar

Mount Briar is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4426000, -77.6858200
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Williamsport

#2 Williamsport

Town of the United States

Population2,074
Coordinates39.6006500, -77.8205500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Briar Road (-77.686244, 39.442545)
End: East Potomac Street (-77.820546, 39.600474)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.74
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.37 $4.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.67 $5.33
Premium $4.95 $2.87 $5.75
Diesel $5.98 $3.47 $6.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Briar and Williamsport. The current time is 05:08:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.