How far is Sharpsburg, MD from Stanley, MD?

The driving distance from Sharpsburg, MD to Stanley, MD is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.55 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.99 mi
43.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.99 mi
Kilometers
43.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.55 mi
Kilometers
60.43 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Sharpsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharpsburg
2026-04-19T07:47
Arrive Stanley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sharpsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Williamsport
MD

Town of the United States

From Sharpsburg
18.8 mi
00h 24m
To Stanley
18.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sharpsburg and Stanley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sharpsburg and Stanley.

  1. 1

    Start on Alley 10

    35 m · 14 sec · Alley 10

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mechanic Street

    77 m · 9 sec · South Mechanic Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    799 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    787 ft · 13 sec · North Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sharpsburg Pike

    10.5 mi · 17 min · Sharpsburg Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1920 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 144: Hancock

    2164 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ford Drive

    1197 ft · 36 sec · Ford Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tollgate Ridge Road

    1824 ft · 50 sec · Tollgate Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tollgate Ridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharpsburg and Stanley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
22.1 mi · 59%
Sharpsburg Pike
10.5 mi · 28%
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
1.57 mi · 4%
I 70
1.57 mi · 4%
MD 144
0.41 mi · 1%
Tollgate Ridge Road
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

19.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsport
00h 24m from Sharpsburg
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sharpsburg and Scattered Rain Showers near Stanley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sharpsburg to Stanley?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Williamsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Sharpsburg and 18.8 miles from Stanley.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sharpsburg and Scattered Rain Showers near Stanley.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsport

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

10 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

20 mi away
229 East Martin St.
BUS

Hancock, MD

30 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

32 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharpsburg and Stanley. Straight-line distance: 26.99 mi (43.44 km).

Sharpsburg

#1 Sharpsburg

Town in Maryland, United States

Population643
Coordinates39.4576000, -77.7488800
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stanley

Stanley is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6967600, -78.1497300
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Sharpsburg (-77.74888, 39.4576)
End: Stanley (-78.14973, 39.69676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.95 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $5.98 $7.95 $15.91

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 Sharpsburg and Stanley. The current time is 07:47:57.

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.