Origin
Arlington, MD
Morning in Arlington on Friday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, MD to Redland, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, MD
RDNE Stock project
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, MD to Redland, MD covers 38 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbia Pike, I 70 Extension, Norbeck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on Columbia Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 38 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hayward Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hayward Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Eldorado Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hayward Avenue
Turn right onto Hayward Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Eldorado Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Eldorado Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellic...
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge onto US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Laurel, Burtonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Laurel, Burtonsville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Ellicott City, Laurel and Burtonsville.
Washington
9.7 mi in
|
~19m
Ellicott City
9.7 mi in
|
~19m
Laurel
23.5 mi in
|
~37m
Burtonsville
23.5 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike | 13 mi | 16m |
| I 70 Extension | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Norbeck Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Spencerville Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Old Columbia Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hillsdale Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia Pike
— 13 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on Cuthbert Avenue
419 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cuthbert Avenue
2
Turn right onto Hayward Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hayward Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto Eldorado Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldorado Avenue
4
Turn right onto Oakford Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Oakford Avenue
5
Continue on Hillsdale Road
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Hillsdale Road
6
Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Forest Park Avenue
7
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 70 West
9
Merge onto I 70 Extension
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70 Extension
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto US 29
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Laurel, Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto Old Columbia Pike
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Columbia Pike
14
Continue on Old Columbia Pike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Columbia Pike
15
Continue on MD 198
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Old Columbia Pike
16
Continue on MD 198
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Spencerville Road
17
Continue on Norbeck Road
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Norbeck Road
18
Turn right onto MD 115
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Muncaster Mill Road
19
Turn left onto Redland Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Redland Road
20
Arrive at destination
Redland Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Arlington, MD · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Arlington, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Redland, MD
The final approach into Redland, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Redland, MD
Morning in Redland on Friday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington, MD to Redland, MD covers 38 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia Pike, I 70 Extension, Norbeck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Arlington, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hayward Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Eldorado Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Arlington, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Ellicott City, Laurel and Burtonsville.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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