Origin
Garrison, MD
Morning in Garrison on Friday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garrison, 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 2m
Distance
40 mi
64 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 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garrison, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
This 40-mile drive from Garrison to Redland in Maryland is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 2 minutes to complete. Primarily using Columbia Pike and Norbeck Road, with a brief stint on the Baltimore Beltway, this route offers a local feel with only about 9% highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. This short distance makes it easily manageable without needing an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 for most of this 40-mile journey. While only 9% of the route involves highway speeds, you'll encounter the Baltimore Beltway for a portion. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 13 miles along Columbia Pike. This drive's character leans towards navigating local roads rather than high-speed travel, so be prepared for more frequent changes in speed and direction as you make your way from Garrison to Redland.
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.
Columbia Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 13 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 early in the drive near MD 140 / Reisterstown Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (MD 140 / Reisterstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 140 / Reisterstown Road
Turn left onto MD 140 / Reisterstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
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.
Exit 16A; 16B
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Fre...
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellic...
7
25.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Laurel, Burtonsville
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 Laurel, Burtonsville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Garrison, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Frederick, Washington, Ellicott City, Laurel and Burtonsville.
Frederick
7.3 mi in
|
~12m
Washington
11.7 mi in
|
~17m
Ellicott City
11.7 mi in
|
~17m
Laurel
25.5 mi in
|
~35m
Burtonsville
25.5 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike | 13 mi | 16m |
| Norbeck Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| I 70 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| Spencerville Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Reisterstown Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Columbia Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia Pike
— 13 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garrison, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on Kenmar Avenue
44 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kenmar Avenue
2
Turn left onto MD 140
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Reisterstown Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
4
Merge onto I 695
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 16A; 16B
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 70
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 29
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Laurel, Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto Old Columbia Pike
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Columbia Pike
12
Continue on Old Columbia Pike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Columbia Pike
13
Continue on MD 198
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Old Columbia Pike
14
Continue on MD 198
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Spencerville Road
15
Continue on Norbeck Road
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Norbeck Road
16
Turn right onto MD 115
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Muncaster Mill Road
17
Turn left 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 20 mi from Garrison, MD · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Garrison, 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
$6.63 one way
$13.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Redland on Friday
Local time
6:59 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
2 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 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 Garrison, MD to Redland, MD covers 40 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia Pike, Norbeck Road, Baltimore Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Garrison, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.63 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 40 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (MD 140 / Reisterstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Garrison, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Frederick, Washington, Ellicott City, Laurel and Burtonsville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Redland, MD
More trips to Redland, MD
Explore more options from Garrison, MD or browse trips ending in Redland, MD.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.