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Trip from Baltimore Highlands, 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

55m

Distance

38.6 mi

62 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Baltimore Highlands, MD, MD

Baltimore Highlands, MD

Styves Exantus

Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

Stepan Vrany

Trip Overview

The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Redland, MD covers 38.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Intercounty Connector, Muncaster Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Redland, MD covers 38.6 miles and takes about 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 38.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
2.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 695 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 695 North
7
4.4 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11B Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
21.9 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West
8
32.3 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
9
32.6 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheat...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Baltimore Highlands, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.

Olney

32.3 mi in | ~42m

Wheaton

32.3 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 17.1 mi 19m
Intercounty Connector 9.5 mi 11m
Muncaster Mill Road 4.5 mi 8m
Baltimore Beltway 2 mi 2m
Nursery Road 1 mi 2m
Georgia Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Annapolis Road 0.5 mi 1m
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 17.1 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore Highlands, MD and Redland, MD.

1

Start on Washington Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Washington Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto Delaware Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Delaware Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto MD 648

0.5 mi · 1 min · Annapolis Road
4

Continue on MD 648

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
5

Turn right onto MD 168

1.0 mi · 2 min · Nursery Road
6

Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

498 ft · 22 sec · Fairview Avenue
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 695 North Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 695

2.0 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 11B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 95

17 mi · 19 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 31B Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

9.5 mi · 11 min · Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto MD 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
16

Turn right onto MD 28

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
17

Turn right onto MD 115

4.5 mi · 8 min · Muncaster Mill Road
18

Turn left onto Redland Road

96 ft · 2 sec · Redland Road
19

Arrive at destination

Redland Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.3 mi from Baltimore Highlands, MD · 26m into the drive

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

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

Gaithersburg, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Redland, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Redland, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.40 one way

$12.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.01 $14.02
premium $4.93 $7.49 $14.97
diesel $5.61 $8.52 $17.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85
Efficient EV 9.7 0 $3.38 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.40 $2.47

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Baltimore Highlands, MD

Morning in Baltimore Highlands on Friday

Local time

9:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Morning in Redland on Friday

Local time

9:19 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

55m 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 Baltimore Highlands, MD to Redland, MD covers 38.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Intercounty Connector, Muncaster Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.40 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 is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 38.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Baltimore Highlands, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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