How far is Taneytown, MD from Mill Stream Hills, MD?

The driving distance from Taneytown, MD to Mill Stream Hills, MD is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.08 mi
00h 50m
Flight
20.24 mi
32.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.24 mi
Kilometers
32.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.08 mi
Kilometers
46.8 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mill Stream Hills
Mon, Nov 9, 1:17 PM EST
Return by in Taneytown
Mon, Nov 9, 2:08 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taneytown
2026-11-09T12:26
Arrive Mill Stream Hills
Mon, Nov 9, 1:17 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taneytown
9:30 PM EST
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
Westminster
MD

City in northern Maryland, United States

From Taneytown
14.5 mi
00h 25m
To Mill Stream Hills
14.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
Destination
58°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taneytown and Mill Stream Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taneytown and Mill Stream Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Reindollar Street

    9 m · 4 sec · Reindollar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · East Baltimore Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Trevanion Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taneytown Pike

    39 m · 4 sec · Taneytown Pike

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on College View Boulevard

    1.1 km · 57 sec · College View Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    2219 ft · 44 sec · Baltimore Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Englar Road

    1629 ft · 52 sec · Englar Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hahn Road

    2173 ft · 58 sec · Hahn Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Manchester Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Manchester Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Westminster Street

    2561 ft · 1 min · Westminster Street

  13. 13

    Continue on York Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · York Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Water Tank Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Water Tank Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Schalk Road One

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Schalk Road One

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Alesia to Lineboro Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alesia to Lineboro Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hoffmanville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hoffmanville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grave Run Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Grave Run Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Shaffer Mill Road

    1 km · 2 min · Shaffer Mill Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shaffer Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taneytown and Mill Stream Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taneytown Pike
9.33 mi · 32%
Manchester Road
7.27 mi · 25%
Schalk Road One
2.23 mi · 8%
Grave Run Road
1.78 mi · 6%
Hoffmanville Road
1.56 mi · 5%
Trevanion Road
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 25m from Taneytown
Leave By
4:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Taneytown 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 Taneytown to Mill Stream Hills?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 14.5 miles from Taneytown and 14.6 miles from Mill Stream Hills.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taneytown 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.

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

38 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

40 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

50 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taneytown and Mill Stream Hills. Straight-line distance: 20.24 mi (32.57 km).

Taneytown

#1 Taneytown

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population6,846
Coordinates39.6578800, -77.1744300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mill Stream Hills

Mill Stream Hills is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7089900, -76.7997000
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Taneytown (-77.17443, 39.65788)
End: Mill Stream Hills (-76.7997, 39.70899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.00
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $4.00 $8.00
Mid-grade $4.55 $4.64 $9.28
Premium $4.87 $4.97 $9.93
Diesel $6.28 $6.40 $12.81

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Taneytown and Mill Stream Hills. The current time is 12:26:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.