How far is Sykesville, MD from Walnut Hill, MD?
The driving distance from Sykesville, MD to Walnut Hill, MD is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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 Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sykesville and Walnut Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sykesville and Walnut Hill.
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Start on Springfield Avenue
1394 ft · 30 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Sykesville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sykesville Road
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Turn left onto Freedom Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Freedom Avenue
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Turn right onto Johnsville Road
1671 ft · 55 sec · Johnsville Road
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Turn left onto Liberty Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · Liberty Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Marston Road
3 mi · 5 min · Marston Road
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Continue on Marston Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Marston Road
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Turn right onto New Windsor Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · New Windsor Road
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Continue on High Street
916 ft · 24 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1033 ft · 28 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Old New Windsor Road
1479 ft · 42 sec · Old New Windsor Road
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Turn right onto Hawks Hill Road
580 ft · 31 sec · Hawks Hill Road
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Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
722 ft · 34 sec · Hallowell Lane
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Turn right
89 m · 22 sec
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sykesville and Walnut Hill.
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.
Liberty Road
Turn left onto Liberty Road
7.72 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Sykesville and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Walnut Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sykesville to Walnut Hill?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
New Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Sykesville and 9.4 miles from Walnut Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Sykesville and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Walnut Hill.
Stop Ideas Near New Windsor
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 New Windsor.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Pennsylvania Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sykesville and Walnut Hill. Straight-line distance: 13.66 mi (21.99 km).
#1 Sykesville
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,973 |
| Coordinates | 39.3737100, -76.9677600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut Hill
Walnut Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5353800, -77.1152600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Hill (-77.11526, 39.53538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $3.96 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
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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