How far is Sharpsburg, MD from Countryside, MD?
The driving distance from Sharpsburg, MD to Countryside, MD is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 31m.
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.
Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sharpsburg and Countryside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharpsburg and Countryside.
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Start on Alley 10
35 m · 14 sec · Alley 10
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Turn left onto South Mechanic Street
77 m · 9 sec · South Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
799 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Church Street
787 ft · 13 sec · North Church Street
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Continue on Sharpsburg Pike
10.9 mi · 17 min · Sharpsburg Pike
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Continue on South Potomac Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Potomac Street
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Turn left onto West Wilson Boulevard
2797 ft · 57 sec · West Wilson Boulevard
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Continue on South Burhans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Burhans Boulevard
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Continue on Elgin Boulevard
826 ft · 31 sec · Elgin Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street
90 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Side Avenue
1138 ft · 41 sec · West Side Avenue
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
1 km · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1986 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Maugans Avenue
992 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Maugans Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Maugans Avenue
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Turn right onto Maugansville Road
1528 ft · 43 sec · Maugansville Road
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Turn left onto Alpine Drive
922 ft · 41 sec · Alpine Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alpine Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharpsburg and Countryside.
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.
Sharpsburg Pike
Continue on Sharpsburg Pike
10.9 mi · 00h 17m
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 Sharpsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Countryside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sharpsburg to Countryside?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Funkstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Sharpsburg and 9.4 miles from Countryside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sharpsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Countryside.
Stop Ideas Near Funkstown
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 Funkstown.
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Martinsburg station
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Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sharpsburg and Countryside. Straight-line distance: 16.57 mi (26.66 km).
#1 Sharpsburg
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 643 |
| Coordinates | 39.4576000, -77.7488800 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Countryside
Countryside is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6973200, -77.7480500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Countryside (-77.74805, 39.69732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.09 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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