Origin
Brandywine, MD
Late night in Brandywine on Wednesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandywine, MD to Redland, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandywine, MD
Jonathan Borba
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
This 46.7-mile drive from Brandywine to Redland, Maryland, will take you about 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, one-day trip, perfect for a short excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate using the Capital Beltway, Branch Avenue, and New Hampshire Avenue, with no highway driving, indicating a more local and potentially turn-heavy experience. Budget around $8 for fuel for this journey. Both your starting point and destination are within the Northeast region of Maryland, keeping the travel geographically contained.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.3 miles from Brandywine, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The journey includes a significant 20-mile stretch on the Capital Beltway, offering a taste of faster, albeit still local, road conditions before you transition to Branch Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue. These latter roads will likely involve more frequent turns and varying speed limits as you navigate through communities. The character of the drive shifts from a more continuous section on the Beltway to a more interrupted, local road experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 46.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
10.1 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
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 I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
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I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
30.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
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 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, Whit...
8
40.4 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
40.7 mi into trip
|
~57m 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 Brandywine, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.
College Park
10.1 mi in
|
~14m
Silver Spring
28.8 mi in
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~39m
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via I 495
White Oak
30.4 mi in
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~41m
Olney
40.4 mi in
|
~57m
Wheaton
40.4 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 20 mi | 26m |
| Branch Avenue | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Brandywine Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Norbeck Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 20 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandywine, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on MD 381
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brandywine Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Merge onto MD 5
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Branch Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95; I 495
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto MD 650
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
10
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8B-A
Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8A
Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto MD 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
14
Turn right onto MD 28
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto MD 115
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Muncaster Mill Road
16
Turn left onto Redland Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Redland Road
17
Arrive at destination
Redland Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over an hour, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider avoiding peak rush hour traffic if possible, especially around the Capital Beltway section. With only 46.7 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $8, you won't need frequent stops for gas or extensive breaks. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests paying close attention to navigation and road signs, particularly when transitioning between Branch Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue, to ensure you stay on the most direct path to Redland.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.3 miles from Brandywine, MD, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46.7 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redland, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brandywine, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brandywine, MD
This is one driving day of about 46.7 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brandywine, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Capital Beltway for about 20 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Brandywine, MD · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Brandywine, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Redland, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Redland on Wednesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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 Brandywine, MD to Redland, MD covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, Branch Avenue, New Hampshire Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Brandywine, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.74 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 46.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.8 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brandywine, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.
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