Trip from Drum Point, MD to Redland, MD

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

80.7 mi

130 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 9m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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Drum Point, MD

Yan Krukau

Redland, MD

Stepan Vrany

Trip Overview

The drive from Drum Point, MD to Redland, MD covers 80.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Solomons Island Road, Capital Beltway, Southern Maryland Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on South Solomons Island Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

40.3 miles from Drum Point, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 80.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Solomons Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 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 3.9 miles in near MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 80.7 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 3.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road

Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

42.9 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro

64.4 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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...

74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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

74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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 Drum Point, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.

Baltimore

53.2 mi in | ~1h 19m

Silver Spring

62.8 mi in | ~1h 32m | via I 495

White Oak

64.4 mi in | ~1h 34m

Olney

74.4 mi in | ~1h 49m

Wheaton

74.4 mi in | ~1h 49m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Solomons Island Road	15.3 mi	21m
Capital Beltway	10.6 mi	13m
Southern Maryland Boulevard	10.2 mi	14m
North Solomons Island Road	9 mi	13m
Largo Road	7.6 mi	11m
New Hampshire Avenue	5.1 mi	8m
Stephanie Roper Highway	4.6 mi	6m
Muncaster Mill Road	4.5 mi	8m

Longest stretch: South Solomons Island Road — 15.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Drum Point, MD and Redland, MD.

Start on McMichaels Drive

41 ft · 4 sec · McMichaels Drive

Turn right onto Barreda Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Barreda Boulevard

Turn right onto MD 760

1.8 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

Enter roundabout onto MD 760

67 ft · 1 sec · Rousby Hall Road

Continue on MD 760

1.4 mi · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road

Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4

15 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on MD 2; MD 4

9.0 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MD 4

10 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MD 4

4.6 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec

Toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto MD 717

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Water Street

Turn right onto MD 725

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto MD 202

7.6 mi · 11 min · Largo Road

Continue on MD 202

1.7 mi · 2 min · Landover Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

Merge onto I 95; I 495

9.0 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

1.6 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 28A Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto MD 650

5.1 mi · 8 min · New Hampshire Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

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

Turn right onto MD 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

Turn right onto MD 28

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Norbeck Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto MD 115

4.5 mi · 8 min · Muncaster Mill Road

Turn left onto Redland Road

96 ft · 2 sec · Redland Road

Arrive at destination

Redland Road

Trip Plan

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 40.3 miles from Drum Point, MD, or about 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 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 18 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.3 miles or 58m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redland, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Drum Point, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Drum Point, MD

This is one driving day of about 80.7 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Drum Point, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on South Solomons Island Road for about 15.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.3 mi from Drum Point, MD · 58m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bowie, MD

40 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

Prince Frederick, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bowie, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.3 miles from Drum Point, 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

$13.38 one way

$26.76 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$14.65	$29.31
premium	$4.93	$15.65	$31.30
diesel	$5.61	$17.82	$35.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.2	$8.47	$3.87
Efficient EV	20.2	$7.06	$3.23
EV Truck/SUV	32.3	$11.30	$5.16

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Drum Point, MD

Evening in Drum Point on Wednesday

Local time

7:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Evening in Redland on Wednesday

Local time

7:13 PM

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

14 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

2h 2m 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 Drum Point, MD to Redland, MD covers 80.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Solomons Island Road, Capital Beltway, Southern Maryland Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.3 miles from Drum Point, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.38 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.

Between Drum Point, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.

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Trip from Drum Point, MD to Redland, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Redland, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Drum Point, MD

Redland, MD

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 2m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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