Origin
Bryans Road, MD
Evening in Bryans Road on Sunday
Local time
7:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bryans Road, MD to Redland, MD
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
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6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bryans Road, MD
MINEIA MARTINS
Redland, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
Spanning 53.6 miles across Maryland, this trip from Bryans Road to Redland typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward journey that fits easily into a single day, making an overnight stay unnecessary. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is economically efficient for a quick commute or regional visit. You will primarily navigate via the Indian Head Highway and the Capital Beltway. Since both your origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, the transition remains consistent throughout the drive. This itinerary is best suited for those looking for a practical, direct link between these two Maryland communities.
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
26.8 miles from Bryans Road, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you transition between different road types. Only about 14% of this 53.6-mile trip consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time navigating local infrastructure. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 19.1 miles while on the Capital Beltway, providing a brief period of consistent speed before you return to more technical maneuvering. The character of the road shifts from regional connectors to the high-traffic environment of the Beltway. Prepare for a dynamic experience that alternates between steady highway flow and the frequent turns characteristic of Maryland’s local road network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 19.1 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 13.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 53.6 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 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles (I 270 Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
13.8 mi into trip
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~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Wa...
8
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
9
41.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 270 Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Exit 38
Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
8
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard
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 8
Toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard
9
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg
Towns Along This Route
Between Bryans Road, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Richmond, Frederick, Shady Grove Road East and Gaithersburg.
Baltimore
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
Richmond
13.8 mi in
|
~19m
Frederick
41.8 mi in
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~55m
|
via I 270 Spur
Shady Grove Road East
49.8 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Gaithersburg
49.8 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Indian Head Highway | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| Capital Beltway (Thru) | 8 mi | 10m |
| I 270 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Shady Grove Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| I 270 Spur | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Redland Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryans Road, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on MD 227
20 ft
·
9 sec
·
Livingston Road
2
Turn sharp left onto MD 210
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Indian Head Highway
Use the none lane.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
Use the slight left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95; I 495
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Capital Beltway (Thru)
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 495
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
Exit 170A
Toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 Spur
Exit 38
Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 8
Toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Shady Grove Road
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
442 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Shady Grove Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shady Grove Road
Use the none lane.
16
Turn right onto MD 115
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Muncaster Mill Road
17
Turn right onto Redland Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Redland Road
18
Arrive at destination
Redland Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 13 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since the route involves heavy reliance on the Capital Beltway, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure your travel time stays close to the estimate. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops, as the drive is short enough to handle in one go. Keep your $9 fuel budget in mind when filling up, as prices can fluctuate near the Beltway interchanges. For the smoothest experience, keep a close eye on GPS navigation while navigating the turn-heavy sections to ensure you stay on the correct path through the local segments.
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 26.8 miles from Bryans Road, MD, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 53.6 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.8 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h
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 Bryans Road, 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 Bryans Road, MD
This is one driving day of about 53.6 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bryans Road, 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 19.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Bryans Road, MD · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Bryans Road, 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
$8.87 one way
$17.74 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.70 | $19.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Evening in Redland on Sunday
Local time
7:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
68°F
Washington, DC
27 mi in
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
3 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 13m 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 Bryans Road, MD to Redland, MD covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, Indian Head Highway, Capital Beltway (Thru). Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Bryans Road, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.87 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 16 significant decision points across 53.6 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 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles (I 270 Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bryans Road, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Richmond, Frederick, Shady Grove Road East and Gaithersburg.
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