How far is Smithsburg, MD from Fairview Acres, MD?
The driving distance from Smithsburg, MD to Fairview Acres, MD is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithsburg and Fairview Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithsburg and Fairview Acres.
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Start on East Water Street
13 m · 5 sec · East Water Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Leitersburg Smithsburg Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Leitersburg Smithsburg Road
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Continue on Leiters Mill Road
148 m · 19 sec · Leiters Mill Road
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Turn left onto Leitersburg Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Leitersburg Pike
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Turn right onto Longmeadow Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Longmeadow Road
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Continue on Maugans Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Maugans Avenue
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Turn left onto Maugansville Road
1062 ft · 27 sec · Maugansville Road
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Turn right onto Garden View Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Garden View Road
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Turn right onto Cearfoss Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Cearfoss Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Greencastle Pike
60 m · 4 sec · Greencastle Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Greencastle Pike
36 m · 4 sec · Greencastle Pike
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Kellen Road
1693 ft · 1 min · Kellen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kellen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithsburg and Fairview Acres.
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.
Leitersburg Pike
Turn left onto Leitersburg Pike
3.29 mi · 00h 05m
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 Smithsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Fairview Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithsburg to Fairview Acres?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Hagerstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Smithsburg and 7.4 miles from Fairview Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Smithsburg and Rain Showers Likely near Fairview Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Hagerstown
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 Hagerstown.
Hagerstown, MD
Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithsburg and Fairview Acres. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.96 km).
#1 Smithsburg
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,969 |
| Coordinates | 39.6548200, -77.5727700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairview Acres
Fairview Acres is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6989800, -77.7988800 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairview Acres (-77.79888, 39.69898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
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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