How far is Walnut Hill, MD from Hampstead, MD?
The driving distance from Walnut Hill, MD to Hampstead, MD is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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.
City in northern Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Hill and Hampstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Hill and Hampstead.
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Start on the route
26 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
89 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Hallowell Lane
722 ft · 34 sec · Hallowell Lane
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Turn right onto Hawks Hill Road
580 ft · 30 sec · Hawks Hill Road
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Turn left onto Old New Windsor Road
1479 ft · 41 sec · Old New Windsor Road
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Continue on Church Street
1033 ft · 34 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto High Street
131 m · 11 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1522 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto New Windsor Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · New Windsor Road
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Turn right onto Uniontown Road
2089 ft · 44 sec · Uniontown Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2760 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
3239 ft · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Manchester Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Manchester Road
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Turn right onto Hampstead Mexico Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Hampstead Mexico Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hampstead Mexico Road
54 m · 6 sec · Hampstead Mexico Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Mexico Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hampstead Mexico Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
3159 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Shiloh Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Hill and Hampstead.
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.
New Windsor Road
Turn slight right onto New Windsor Road
6.1 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.
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Walnut Hill and Scattered Rain Showers near Hampstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Hill to Hampstead?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Walnut Hill and 9.4 miles from Hampstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Walnut Hill and Scattered Rain Showers near Hampstead.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
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 Westminster.
Frederick Airport, MD
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Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Hill and Hampstead. Straight-line distance: 14.92 mi (24.01 km).
#1 Walnut Hill
Walnut Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5353800, -77.1152600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampstead
Town in Carroll County in the U.
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 39.6048300, -76.8499800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shiloh Avenue (-76.849989, 39.60491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
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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