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    Sheetz #318
    20756 Old Great Mills Rd, Callaway, MD 20620, USA
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    Wawa #587
    22530 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653, USA
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    Sheetz #292
    22711 Three Notch Rd, California, MD 20619, USA
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    Wawa #592
    23141 Three Notch Rd, California, MD 20619, USA
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    Royal Farms
    901 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD 21804, USA
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    Royal Farms
    1401 S Division St, Salisbury, MD 21804, USA
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    Wawa #555
    668 S Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801, USA
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    Sheetz #43
    190 W Main St, Hancock, MD 21750, USA
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    Exxon
    250 E Main St, Hancock, MD 21750, USA
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    Wawa #583
    27605 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659, USA
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    Wawa #584
    5955 Crain Hwy, La Plata, MD 20646, USA
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    Royal Farms
    1140 Parsons Rd, Salisbury, MD 21801, USA
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    Wawa #561
    2740 N Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801, USA
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    Wawa #588
    30320 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, USA
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    Wawa #591
    355 Market Square Dr, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, USA
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    Wawa #573
    10245 Kirksville Ln, Dunkirk, MD 20754, USA
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    Sheetz #129
    419 Virginia Ave, Cumberland, MD 21502, USA
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    Martin's Food
    Cumberland Martin's, Cumberland, MD 21502, USA
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    Sheetz #51
    220 Greene St, Cumberland, MD 21502, USA
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    Sheetz #62
    401 E Main St, Frostburg, MD 21532, USA
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    Wawa #568
    4210 Crain Hwy #301, White Plains, MD 20695, USA
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    Wawa #565
    11505 Berry Rd, Waldorf, MD 20603, USA
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    Wawa #580
    16410 McKendree Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613, USA
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    Wawa
    1310 Liberty Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784, USA
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    Royal Farms
    1261 Liberty Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784, USA
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    Sheetz #177
    3269 Main St, Manchester, MD 21102, USA
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    Wawa #590
    805 Leidy Rd, Westminster, MD 21157, USA
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    Hess
    451 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster, MD 21157, USA
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    Sheetz #176
    3842 Burkittsville Rd, Knoxville, MD 21758, USA
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    Royal Farms
    9180 Fingerboard Rd, Urbana, MD 21704, USA

    Across from gas pumps

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    BP
    7402 Shockley Dr, Frederick, MD 21704, USA

    Air pump on side of car wash.

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    Sheetz #210
    8398-8386, MD-194, Walkersville, MD 21793, USA
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    Sheetz #161
    5325 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
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    Wawa #554
    5833 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
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    Sheetz #519
    5712 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704, USA
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    Sheetz #249
    1300 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
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    GetGo
    1000 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
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    Wawa
    1001 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21702, USA

    To the left of the store

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    Sheetz #242
    315 Wilson Pl, Frederick, MD 21702, USA

    DIgital air pump.

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    GetGo
    1391 W 7th St, Frederick, MD 21702, USA

    Digital air pump.

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    Sheetz #200
    428 N Church St, Thurmont, MD 21788, USA
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    Weis Markets
    700 Chase 6 Blvd, Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA
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    Sheetz #209
    20723 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA
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    Sheetz #184
    12404 Lager Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA
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    Sheetz #145
    18717 Longmeadow Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA
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    Sheetz #163
    17550 Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA
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    Sheetz #262
    1396 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA
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    Sheetz #464
    191 Eastern Blvd N, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA
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    Sheetz #74
    2 Fairground Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA
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    Sheetz #82
    2 S Cannon Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA
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    Flagship Carwash Germantown
    11620 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20876, USA

    Free air behind wash bays

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    Royal Farms
    690 Watkins Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, USA
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    Royal Farms
    803 Pulaski Hwy #2, Havre De Grace, MD 21078, USA
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    Wawa #559
    3530 Conowingo Rd, Street, MD 21154, USA
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    Wawa #567
    231 N Philadelphia Blvd, Aberdeen, MD 21001, USA
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    Royal Farms
    742 S Philadelphia Blvd, Aberdeen, MD 21001, USA
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    Royal Farms
    2201 Jack Ln, Bel Air, MD 21015, USA
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    Royal Farms
    630 Edgewood Rd, Edgewood, MD 21040, USA
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    Wawa #586
    601 Hoagie Dr, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA
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    Wawa #582
    2300 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015, USA
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    Wawa #8500
    204 Connolly Rd, Fallston, MD 21047, USA
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    Wawa #557
    1515 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA
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    Wawa #553
    709 Belair Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA
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    Wawa #581
    3500 Woodsdale Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009, USA
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    Flagship Car Wash
    97 Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
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    Wawa #585
    2031 Pulaski Hwy, Elkton, MD 21921, USA
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    Sheetz #46
    14610 McMullen Hwy SW, Cumberland, MD 21502, USA
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    Sheetz #167
    10805 Mt Savage Rd NW, La Vale, MD 21502, USA
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    Wawa #563
    603 Sunburst Hwy, Cambridge, MD 21613, USA
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    Royal Farms
    32303 Queen Anne Hwy, Queen Anne, MD 21657, USA
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    Royal Farms
    7655 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601, USA
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    Wawa #589
    8118 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601, USA
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    National Brewing Company
    930 Port St, Easton, MD 21601, USA
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    Royal Farms
    105 Clay Dr, Queenstown, MD 21658, USA
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    Wawa #577
    3166 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037, USA
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    Wawa #569
    327 Buschs Frontage Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409, USA
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    Wawa #547
    1741 Elkton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921, USA
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    Wawa #556
    12502 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842, USA
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    Wawa #566
    12001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842, USA
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    Royal Farms
    115 N Bohemia Ave, Cecilton, MD 21913, USA
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    Sheetz #147
    5 N 3rd St, Oakland, MD 21550, USA
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    Sunoco
    12261 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029, USA

    Air pumps located in front of service repair bays.

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    Liberty
    Muncaster Mill Rd & Muncaster Rd, Maryland 20855, USA
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    Royal Farms
    1114 MD-3, Gambrills, MD 21054, USA
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    Wawa #595
    701 Annapolis Rd, Gambrills, MD 21054, USA
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    Royal Farms
    700 Annapolis Rd, Gambrills, MD 21054, USA
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    Wawa #599
    1407 Mountain Rd, Joppatowne, MD 21085, USA
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    Weis
    9240 Washington Blvd N, Laurel, MD 20723, USA
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    Exxon
    7201 Eden Brook Dr, Columbia, MD 21046, USA
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    Sheetz #316
    601 Pulaski Hwy, Joppatowne, MD 21085, USA
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    Royal Farms
    521A Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146, USA
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    Wawa #8501
    520 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136, USA
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    Royal Farms
    1560 Annapolis Rd, Odenton, MD 21113, USA
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    High's
    8699 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD 21108, USA

    Free air. One air pump.

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    High's Convenience Store
    1624 Annapolis Rd, Odenton, MD 21113, USA
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    Royal Farms
    11510 Reisterstown Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117, USA

    Air pump at opposite end of station away from car wash.

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    High's
    2869 Jessup Rd, Jessup, MD 20794, USA

    Pump is near the 18 wheeler fuel pumps

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    Wawa #572
    9300 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD 21108, USA
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    BJ's Gas Station
    6345 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
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    Royal Farms
    10988 Red Run Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117, USA
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    Royal Farms
    8198 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD 21108, USA
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    Royal Farms
    11119 McCormick Rd, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, USA
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    BJ's Gas
    8139 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122, USA

    Digital air pump located between the bushes on the island outside BJ's Wholesale Club.

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    Royal Farms
    7843 MD-170, Severn, MD 21144, USA
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    Royal Farms
    8551 Fort Smallwood Rd, Riviera Beach, MD 21122, USA
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    Royal Farms
    11905 Market Way, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
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    Wawa
    9809 Belair Rd, Perry Hall, MD 21128, USA

    Free air with gauge

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    Wawa
    7800 Parke W Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
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    Royal Farms
    3320 Eastern Blvd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
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    Royal Farms
    10740 Pulaski Hwy, White Marsh, MD 21162, USA
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    Wawa
    10111 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030, USA

    Digital gauge.

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    Royal Farms
    9622 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21236, USA
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    Royal Farms
    5361 Nottingham Dr, White Marsh, MD 21162, USA
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    Timonium Crown Svc Station
    40 E Timonium Rd, Timonium, MD 21093, USA

    Air pump on West side of building.

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    Royal Farms
    930 Cromwell Park Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
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    MARATHON
    6315 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075, USA
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    Wawa #8503
    7124 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
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    Royal Farms
    6901 Governor Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
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    Wawa #578
    4017 North Point Blvd, Dundalk, MD 21222, USA
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    Royal Farms
    1010 MD-150, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
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    Collision Works Of Glen Burnie
    99 Holsum Way, Glen Burnie, MD 21060, USA
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    BJ's Gas
    4201 Wholesale Club Drive, Nottingham, MD 21236, USA
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    Wawa #598
    2845 Rolling Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244, USA
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    Royal Farms
    6411 Fort Smallwood Rd, Baltimore, MD 21226, USA
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    Weis Markets
    SECURITY BLVD & ROLLING RD eb, Woodlawn, MD 21244, USA

    Free air pump with built in gauge.

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    Weis Markets
    7005 Security Blvd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244, USA

    The air pump is next to the gas pumps.

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    Wawa #558
    8731 Pulaski Hwy, Rosedale, MD 21237, USA
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    Weis Gas Station
    9FFR+5H Overlea, MD, USA

    Part of Weis Grocery store -- the gas and air are near the entrance.

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    Royal Farms
    1525 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286, USA
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    Ruxton Car Care
    31 Ruxview Ct, Towson, MD 21204, USA
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    Royal Farms
    4308 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227, USA

    Air pump station at North end of parking lot, closest to intersection.

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    Wawa
    3716 US-1 ALT, Arbutus, MD 21227, USA

    Automatic air pump.

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    Sunoco
    4105 Southwestern Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21229, USA
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    Royal Farms
    3601 Potee St, Brooklyn, MD 21225, USA
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    Royal Farms
    1501 62nd St, Baltimore, MD 21237, USA
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    Royal Farms
    6100 Holabird Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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    Wawa #8502
    6541 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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    Royal Farms
    6311 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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    Royal Farms
    3360 Annapolis Rd, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
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    Royal Farms
    6201 Pulaski Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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    Royal Farms
    1200 Ponca St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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    BJ's Tire Center
    4701 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA

    Air pump near the corner past gas pumps.

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    Royal Farms
    4820 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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    Royal Farms
    2704 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
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    Royal Farms
    1801 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
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    Royal Farms
    3333 E Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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    BP
    1020 Key Hwy E, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

    Air pump located to right of 7-Eleven entrance across parking area.

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    Royal Farms
    1440 Key Hwy E, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
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    Royal Farms
    1540 MD-295, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
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    Camden Station
    Camden Station, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

    Bike air pump.

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    Johns Hopkins
    2001 E Monument St, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA

    Bike repair stand behind Police booth next to Hopkins

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    Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
    MONUMENT ST & WASHINGTON ST fs eb, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA

    Bike repair stand (attached tools) with bike pump.

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    Exxon
    3384 Laurel Fort Meade Rd, Laurel, MD 20724, USA
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    Exxon
    9275 All Saints Rd, Laurel, MD 20723, USA
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    Fletcher's Service
    18001 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832, USA
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    BP
    17901 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832, USA
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    Sunoco
    3100 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
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    MOM's Organic Market Gaithersburg
    10 Upper Rock Cir, Rockville, MD 20850, USA

    1 pump next to electric chargers

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    BJ's Gas Station
    16540 Ballpark Rd, Bowie, MD 20716, USA

    Automatic air pump.

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    Wawa #562
    163 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, USA
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    Flagship Carwash Center
    757 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, USA

    Air pump by the vaccum cleaners.

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    Norbeck Mobil
    4008 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD 20853, USA
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    Royal Farms
    6934 Andersons Wy, Laurel, MD 20707, USA

    Free air pump in corner of lot adjacent to Van Dusen Rd.

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    Flagship Carwash Center
    2100 Chapman Ave, Rockville, MD 20852, USA

    Next to vacuums.

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    Lowe's Home Improvement
    10464 Campus Way S, Largo, MD 20774, USA

    In the contractor loading area

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    Wawa #593
    10517 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
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    Costco Tire Center
    11162 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, USA

    Two free outdoor air pumps to the right of the Costco Tire Service Center garages (two reserved parking spaces for air pump use only). You set the desired air pressure, start filling your tire, and the air pump will automatically stop when the specified pressure is reached!

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    Wawa #597
    9101 Alaking Ct, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, USA
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    Wawa
    1401 Hampton Park Blvd, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, USA

    Electronic gadgets control indicator

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    BJ’s gas
    1782 Forest Park Dr, District Heights, MD 20747, USA

    Free air pump next to gas pumps (gas requires membership, air does not)

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    MOM's Organic Market
    9801 Rhode Island Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    Free air pump (and electric car chargers) located in the parking lot under the solar canopy.

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    Exxon
    6727 Goldsboro Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA

    Air pump behind station on back side of strip mall. There is also a pay air pump at the entrance off of Goldsboro - don't use that one. I hope they're not planning on removing the free one which has been there for well over a decade.

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    Liberty
    8550 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA

    [UPDATE December 14, 2020: still free, but has no meter to check the air level]

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    College Park / UMD Metrorail Station
    College Park UMD Station & Bus Bay D, College Park, MD 20737, USA
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    Bradley Liberty
    5001 Bradley Blvd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA
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    Safeway
    Safeway, 5000 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20815, USA

    Bike air pump.

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    Sunoco Gas Station
    5201 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816, USA
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    Royal Farms
    6120 Annapolis Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20784, USA
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    Royal Farms
    6202 Annapolis Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20784, USA
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    Giant Food
    1280 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA

    Bike repair stand at Giant parking lot.

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    Bike pump and repair station
    Fenton St & Takoma Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA

    Bike pump and repair station next to Montgomery college along the bike path

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Air for tires near you locations

We've found 181 free air pump locations in Maryland, United States. At times, you may find yourself having to spend between $0.75 - $2.50 (or, as some users have shared, even $4) for a service that is typically expected to be freely accessible.

"Air for Wheels" aims to provide you with accurate and up-to-date information. Our database of free air pump locations is community-driven, ensuring a collective effort to keep the information current. Each submission from our users undergoes a review process by the admin before being published on this website. In addition to new submissions, if you come across any invalid or outdated information about a location, feel free to REPORT IT. Your participation is invaluable in maintaining the accuracy and effectiveness of our platform.

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Frequently asked questions

How to use an air pump to inflate tires?

  1. First, remove the valve cap from the tire you wish to inflate and check the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle, typically found in the owner's manual or on a placard inside the driver's side door.
  2. Next, securely attach the air hose to the valve stem.
  3. If the compressor allows, set the desired tire pressure.
  4. Press the inflation trigger and keep an eye on the pressure gauge.
  5. Add air in short bursts, checking the pressure intermittently to avoid overinflation.
  6. Once you've reached the desired pressure, remove the hose, replace the valve cap.
  7. Usually there are specific instructions provided by the gas station regarding the use of the air pump.

What is recommended air pressure for tires?

The recommended air pressure for car tires varies for each vehicle, with most falling within the range of 28 to 36 PSI (pounds per square inch).

You can use our Tire Pressure Calculator to find recommended pressure for your tires.

The air pressure for your cars' tires is set by the manufacturer. You can find this information in your car's operator manual or on a sticker located on the inside of the driver's door post.

What gas stations have free air?

You can find free air pumps at these gas stations:

  • QuickTrip Store
  • Casey's
  • Sheetz
  • Wawa
  • Kum and Go
  • Mobil
  • Phillips
  • Chevron
  • Conoco
  • Shell
  • Kwik Trip
  • MotoMart

Should I check my tire pressure hot or cold?

Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This means the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If necessary, add or release air until the specified pressure is reached. If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as 4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm2) higher than if checked when cold.

Are all gas stations required to provide free air pump?

By law, all Connecticut-licensed gasoline retailers are required to offer the public a free air compressor for tire inflation during their operating hours.

In California, complimentary air is legally provided, but only for customers making a purchase.

For others, refer to the map to find nearby locations offering free tire inflation. Save on costs, conserve gas, and ensure your tires are properly filled, all without spending a dime!

How often should I check and inflate my tires?

It is recommended to check and inflate your tires at least once a month. Regular tire maintenance helps ensure optimal performance, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced safety on the road. More air is usually lost during warm weather, so more regular checks are needed when temperatures rise. Additionally, it's advisable to check tire pressure before long trips and during significant temperature changes, as these factors can impact tire pressure. Maintaining proper inflation levels contributes to prolonged tire life and a smoother driving experience.

Is Air for Tires Free in Maryland?

We have identified 181 locations in Maryland that provide free air pumps for your tires. Among them, 7 location exclusively provides free air for bikes, while 174 spots offer complimentary air for cars.

Can I drive with low tire pressure?

It’s not advisable to drive if the pressure in your tires drops to 20 PSI (140 kPa) or below. When tire pressure is this low, you may find it harder to steer your vehicle and the tires themselves are at risk of damage.
If your TPMS light is ON, use a tire pressure gauge to check the pressure. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

How do you tell if a tire is flat or just needs air?

If it is not obvious that you have a flat tire, as it would be if you had a visible puncture, you can test for a slow air leak by first inflating the tire to the recommended pressure and then going for a short ride.
After which, you would measure the pressure with a gauge. If the tire pressure noticeably dropped, you most likely have a tire that needs to be repaired or replaced.

Can I trust air pressure accuracy at these locations?

Yes, in general, air pressure accuracy at these locations is reliable. However, it's always a good practice to occasionally cross-check the tire pressure with your own gauge to ensure precision.

Can I leave my car running while putting air in tires?

While it's not recommended to leave a car running when putting air in tires, it should be OK to do so assumimg you keep your car's handbrake engaged and the car is in park.