Where is Eldersburg, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Eldersburg Located? - Eldersburg is a city located in the Carroll County of Maryland, United States. Eldersburg lies between 32.3526456 Degrees North latitudes and 90.877882 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Eldersburg Located?

Eldersburg is a city located in the Carroll County of Maryland, United States. Eldersburg lies between 32.3526456 Degrees North latitudes and 90.877882 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Eldersburg city is 32582 people and the city has a total area of 39.84 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Eldersburg, Maryland Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityEldersburg (Census-Designated Place)
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouth
Latitude39.4048°N
Longitude76.9508°W
Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Land Area39.83 sq mi
Water Area2.54 sq mi
Total Area42.37 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)32,582
Population DensityApproximately 818 per sq mi
ZIP Codes21784
Area Code410, 443, 667
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-25575
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Eldersburg, Maryland

  • Sykesville, Maryland — West — 3 mi
  • Randallstown, Maryland — East — 11 mi
  • Westminster, Maryland — North — 16 mi
  • Reisterstown, Maryland — East — 12 mi
  • Mount Airy, Maryland — West — 14 mi
  • Owings Mills, Maryland — Southeast — 16 mi
  • Ellicott City, Maryland — South — 17 mi
  • Baltimore, Maryland — East — 27 mi
  • Columbia, Maryland — South — 24 mi
  • Frederick, Maryland — West — 31 mi

Eldersburg, Maryland Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January41243.20
April66433.60
July87674.10
October68473.30
Annual664545.00
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 45 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 207 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskLow hurricane risk; moderate tornado risk
SnowfallApproximately 23 inches annually

Driving Distances from Eldersburg, Maryland

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
SykesvilleMaryland37 min
ReisterstownMaryland1218 min
RandallstownMaryland1118 min
Mount AiryMaryland1420 min
WestminsterMaryland1624 min
Owings MillsMaryland1625 min
Ellicott CityMaryland1725 min
ColumbiaMaryland2435 min
BaltimoreMaryland2740 min
FrederickMaryland3140 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Eldersburg, Maryland

TransportationDetails
Airport NameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA CodeBWI
PortPort of Baltimore (nearby)
Major HighwaysMaryland Route 26, Maryland Route 32, Maryland Route 97, Maryland Route 140 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo local rail service; nearest Amtrak station at Baltimore Penn Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCarroll Transit System and MTA Maryland commuter connections
  • Maryland Route 26 (Liberty Road) — Main east-west route connecting Eldersburg with Baltimore and Frederick County.
  • Maryland Route 32 — Links the community with Westminster, Columbia, and Interstate 70.
  • Maryland Route 97 — Provides access to Westminster, Olney, and the Washington-Baltimore corridor.
  • Baltimore/Washington International Airport, about 35 miles away, offers domestic and international commercial flights.

Places to Visit in Eldersburg, Maryland

Landmark NameType
Piney Run ParkCounty Park
Liberty ReservoirReservoir
Downtown Sykesville Historic DistrictHistoric District
South Branch ParkCommunity Park
Carroll County Farm MuseumMuseum
Hashawha Environmental CenterNature Center
Patapsco Valley State ParkState Park
Morgan Run Natural Environment AreaNature Preserve
Northwest Regional ParkRegional Park
Old Westminster WineryWinery

Colleges and Universities in Eldersburg, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Carroll Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce programs
McDaniel CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts education
Howard Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer education
Towson UniversityPublicUniversityTeacher education
University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyPublicUniversityResearch and STEM programs
Stevenson UniversityPrivateUniversityHealth sciences
Hood CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts and graduate studies
Carroll County Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education

Waterbodies in Eldersburg, Maryland

Liberty Reservoir, Piney Run, South Branch Patapsco River, North Branch Patapsco River, Morgan Run, Bear Branch, Beaver Run, Piney Run Lake

Golf Courses in Eldersburg, Maryland

Links at Challedon, Piney Branch Golf Club, Waverly Woods Golf Club, The Woodlands Golf Course, Oakmont Green Golf Course, Hobbit's Glen Golf Club, Forest Park Golf Course, Northwest Golf Course

Eldersburg, Maryland — Key Historical Facts

  • Eldersburg traces its origins to the early 1800s, when farming and small businesses supported the surrounding rural communities of Carroll County.
  • The community developed along historic transportation routes that connected Baltimore with central and western Maryland.
  • For much of its history, agriculture remained the area's primary economic activity before residential growth accelerated during the second half of the 20th century.
  • Construction of Liberty Reservoir and nearby recreational areas helped shape the region's landscape while providing an important water supply for the Baltimore metropolitan area.
  • Eldersburg has grown into one of Carroll County's largest communities while maintaining close ties with neighboring Sykesville and Westminster.
  • Today, the community is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, quality schools, parks, and convenient access to both Baltimore and the Washington metropolitan region.

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