How far is Rising Sun, MD from Mill Stream Hills, MD?
The driving distance from Rising Sun, MD to Mill Stream Hills, MD is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
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 Rising Sun and Mill Stream Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun and Mill Stream Hills.
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Start on Baptist Road
3076 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road
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Turn left onto Taneytown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on West Baltimore Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Trevanion Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road
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Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taneytown Pike
39 m · 4 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on College View Boulevard
1.1 km · 57 sec · College View Boulevard
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
2219 ft · 44 sec · Baltimore Boulevard
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Turn left onto Englar Road
1629 ft · 52 sec · Englar Road
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Continue on Hahn Road
2173 ft · 58 sec · Hahn Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Manchester Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Manchester Road
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Turn right onto Westminster Street
2561 ft · 1 min · Westminster Street
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Continue on York Street
1.2 km · 2 min · York Street
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Continue on Water Tank Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Water Tank Road
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Turn right onto Schalk Road One
2.2 mi · 4 min · Schalk Road One
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Turn sharp right onto Alesia to Lineboro Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alesia to Lineboro Road
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Continue on Hoffmanville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hoffmanville 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 Shaffer Mill Road
1 km · 2 min · Shaffer Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shaffer Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rising Sun and Mill Stream Hills.
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
Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
9.31 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rising Sun and Mostly Sunny near Mill Stream Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rising Sun to Mill Stream Hills?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Rising Sun and 15.8 miles from Mill Stream Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rising Sun and Mostly Sunny near Mill Stream Hills.
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.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rising Sun and Mill Stream Hills. Straight-line distance: 21.6 mi (34.76 km).
#1 Rising Sun
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,784 |
| Coordinates | 39.6773200, -77.2038700 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Mill Stream Hills (-76.7997, 39.70899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.92 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
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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