Origin
Cavetown, MD
Late night in Cavetown on Friday
Local time
4:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cavetown, 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 5m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cavetown, MD
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Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
This 50-mile drive from Cavetown, MD, to Redland, MD, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Primarily utilizing roads like Mapleville Road, it's a straightforward trip within the Northeast region of Maryland. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The overall feel is that of a local drive, suggesting you'll experience a more relaxed pace compared to major interstate travel. It's a manageable distance for a casual day trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, indicated by its 'profile'. While 100% of this journey involves highways, the nature of these roads suggests a more engaging experience than a simple interstate cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.9 miles on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. This suggests a mix of driving, potentially with frequent turns and varied road conditions as you navigate between Cavetown and Redland.
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.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 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 3.6 miles in near MD 66 / Mapleville Road.
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 50 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 3.6 miles (MD 66 / Mapleville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MD 66 / Mapleville Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 66 / Mapleville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
23.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 70 Exit 53
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 53 toward I 270 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward I 270 South: Washington
8
44 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
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 11
Toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quinc...
5
44.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 19.9 mi | 24m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| Mapleville Road | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Midcounty Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shady Grove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 70 Exit 53 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cavetown, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on Cavetown Church Road
17 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cavetown Church Road
2
Turn left onto MD 66
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mapleville Road
3
Enter roundabout onto MD 66
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mapleville Road
4
Continue on MD 66
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mapleville Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto I 70
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 53
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 70 Exit 53
Exit 53
Toward I 270 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 270
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
127 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
11
Turn left onto MD 124
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
12
Continue on MD 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Midcounty Highway
14
At end of road, turn left onto Shady Grove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shady Grove Road
15
Turn right onto MD 115
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Muncaster Mill Road
16
Turn right onto Redland Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Redland Road
17
Arrive at destination
Redland Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Cavetown, MD · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Cavetown, 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
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
4:34 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
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 5m 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 Cavetown, MD to Redland, MD covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eisenhower Memorial Highway, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Mapleville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Cavetown, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.29 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 50 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 3.6 miles (MD 66 / Mapleville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cavetown, MD to Redland, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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