How far is Taneytown, MD from Thurmont, MD?
The driving distance from Taneytown, MD to Thurmont, MD is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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
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Town in Frederick County Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taneytown and Thurmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taneytown and Thurmont.
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Start on Reindollar Street
9 m · 7 sec · Reindollar Street
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Turn left onto East Baltimore Street
3233 ft · 2 min · East Baltimore Street
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
739 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Silo Hill Road
54 m · 8 sec · Silo Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
895 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 550: Thurmont, Sabillasville
1400 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Church Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
62 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taneytown and Thurmont.
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.
Taneytown Pike
Continue on Taneytown Pike
7.63 mi · 00h 11m
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 Taneytown and Rain Showers Likely near Thurmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taneytown to Thurmont?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Emmitsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Taneytown and 8.3 miles from Thurmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Taneytown and Rain Showers Likely near Thurmont.
Stop Ideas Near Emmitsburg
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 Emmitsburg.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taneytown and Thurmont. Straight-line distance: 12.79 mi (20.59 km).
#1 Taneytown
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,846 |
| Coordinates | 39.6578800, -77.1744300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thurmont
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 39.6237100, -77.4108200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thurmont (-77.41082, 39.62371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
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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