Origin
Friendly, MD
Night in Friendly on Friday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friendly, MD to Redland, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friendly, MD
Iqbal farooz
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
The drive from Friendly, MD to Redland, MD covers 43.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Capital Beltway, Capital Beltway (Thru), I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 43.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 3.5 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 15 decision points packed into just 43.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
9
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
8
39.4 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
39.7 mi into trip
|
~52m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Friendly, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Richmond, Frederick, Shady Grove Road East and Gaithersburg.
Baltimore
3.5 mi in
|
~5m
Richmond
3.7 mi in
|
~6m
Frederick
31.7 mi in
|
~41m
|
via I 270 Spur
Shady Grove Road East
39.7 mi in
|
~52m
Gaithersburg
39.7 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| 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 |
| Indian Head Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Old Fort Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendly, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on Old Fort Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Fort Road
2
Turn right onto MD 210
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Indian Head Highway
Use the right 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)
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
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
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
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Friendly, MD · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Friendly, 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
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Night in Redland on Friday
Local time
9:58 PM
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
1 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
59m 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 Friendly, MD to Redland, MD covers 43.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, Capital Beltway (Thru), I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Friendly, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.21 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 15 decision points packed into just 43.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Friendly, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Richmond, Frederick, Shady Grove Road East and Gaithersburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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