How far is Williamsport, MD from Stanley, MD?

The driving distance from Williamsport, MD to Stanley, MD is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.96 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.73 mi
30.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.73 mi
Kilometers
30.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.96 mi
Kilometers
38.56 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanley
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsport
2026-04-19T12:01
Arrive Stanley
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williamsport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clear Spring
MD

Town of the United States

From Williamsport
12 mi
00h 14m
To Stanley
12 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsport and Stanley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamsport and Stanley.

  1. 1

    Start on East Potomac Street

    139 m · 15 sec · East Potomac Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Artizan Street

    1079 ft · 22 sec · North Artizan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Greencastle Pike

    2 mi · 4 min · Greencastle Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Hancock

    1823 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 144: Hancock

    2164 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ford Drive

    1197 ft · 36 sec · Ford Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Tollgate Ridge Road

    1824 ft · 50 sec · Tollgate Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tollgate Ridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsport and Stanley.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.1 mi · 71%
Greencastle Pike
2.02 mi · 8%
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
1.57 mi · 7%
I 70
1.57 mi · 7%
MD 144
0.41 mi · 2%
I 70 West
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

14.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Spring
00h 14m from Williamsport
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Williamsport and Scattered Rain Showers near Stanley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamsport to Stanley?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Clear Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Williamsport and 12 miles from Stanley.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Williamsport and Scattered Rain Showers near Stanley.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Spring

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

18 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

20 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

22 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

41 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsport and Stanley. Straight-line distance: 18.73 mi (30.14 km).

Williamsport

#1 Williamsport

Town of the United States

Population2,074
Coordinates39.6006500, -77.8205500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stanley

Stanley is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6967600, -78.1497300
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamsport (-77.82055, 39.60065)
End: Stanley (-78.14973, 39.69676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsport and Stanley. The current time is 12:01:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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