The drive from Hebron, MD to Redland, MD covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on Ocean Gateway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.92 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.1 miles from Hebron, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 126.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 126.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 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 100.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 126.2 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 100.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
100.4 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7B
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silv...
9
100.8 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7B
Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
8
110 mi into trip|~2h 31m 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...
8
119.9 mi into trip|~2h 47m 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
9
120.3 mi into trip|~2h 48m 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 Hebron, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and White Oak.
Silver Spring
100.4 mi in|~2h 18m
White Oak
110 mi in|~2h 31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ocean Gateway
78.4 mi
1h 49m
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi
22m
Capital Beltway
8.5 mi
10m
New Hampshire Avenue
5.1 mi
8m
Muncaster Mill Road
4.5 mi
8m
Intercounty Connector
4.2 mi
5m
Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
1.6 mi
2m
Sunburst Highway
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on MD 670
8 ft·3 sec·East Lillian Street
2
Turn right onto MD 347
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
3
Continue on MD 347
0.3 mi·30 sec·Quantico Road
4
Turn right onto US 50
0.4 mi·34 sec·Ocean Gateway
5
Continue on US 50
25 mi·34 min·Ocean Gateway
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 50
0.9 mi·2 min·Sunburst Highway
7
Continue on US 50
1.6 mi·2 min·Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
8
Continue on US 50
53 mi·1 hr 14 min·Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
18 mi·22 min·John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Exit 7BToward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 7BToward I 495 North, I 95 North: BeltwayUse the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 95; I 495
6.9 mi·8 min·Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
1.6 mi·1 min·Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 28AToward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White OakUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto MD 650
5.1 mi·8 min·New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
17
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
4.2 mi·5 min·Intercounty Connector
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 8B-AToward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, WheatonUse the slight right lane.
The midpoint is around 63.1 miles from Hebron, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Ocean Gateway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 26.1
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
$20
near mile 126.2
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 126.2
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 126.2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.9
0
$13.25
$6.06
Efficient EV
31.6
0
$11.04
$5.05
EV Truck/SUV
50.5
0
$17.67
$8.08
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Hebron, MD
Afternoon
in Hebron on Friday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Redland, MD
Afternoon
in Redland on Friday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ridgely, MD
63 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 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 Hebron, MD to Redland, MD covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.1 miles from Hebron, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.92 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 126.2 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 100.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hebron, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and White Oak.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
