Trip from Mechanicsville, MD to Redland, MD

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

67.3 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 31m ★

6 AM

1h 39m

8 AM

1h 54m

10 AM

1h 44m

12 PM

1h 42m

3 PM

1h 45m

5 PM

1h 53m

8 PM

1h 34m

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

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Redland, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Mechanicsville, MD to Redland, MD covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Capital Beltway, Leonardtown Road, Branch Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.14 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

33.6 miles from Mechanicsville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 67.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 20 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 20 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 21.7 miles in near MD 5 / Branch Avenue.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 67.3 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 21.7 miles (MD 5 / Branch Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

21.7 mi into trip | ~31m in | MD 5 / Branch Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5 / Branch Avenue toward MD 5 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 5 North: Washington

30.6 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

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 I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...

51 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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...

61 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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

61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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 Along This Route

Between Mechanicsville, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.

College Park

30.6 mi in | ~43m

Silver Spring

49.4 mi in | ~1h 8m | via I 495

White Oak

51 mi in | ~1h 10m

Olney

61 mi in | ~1h 26m

Wheaton

61 mi in | ~1h 26m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Capital Beltway	20 mi	26m
Leonardtown Road	10.6 mi	14m
Branch Avenue	9 mi	11m
New Hampshire Avenue	5.1 mi	8m
Three Notch Road	5 mi	7m
Muncaster Mill Road	4.5 mi	8m
Intercounty Connector	4.2 mi	5m
Mattawoman Beantown Road	3.3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 20 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Mechanicsville Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Mechanicsville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Three Notch Road

5.0 mi · 7 min · Three Notch Road

Continue on Leonardtown Road

11 mi · 14 min · Leonardtown Road

Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Crain Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue

9.0 mi · 11 min · Branch Avenue

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

0.4 mi · 53 sec · I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

18 mi · 24 min · Capital Beltway

Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

1.6 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak

0.4 mi · 47 sec · MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak

Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue

5.1 mi · 8 min · New Hampshire Avenue

Take the ramp left

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton

Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton

0.5 mi · 1 min · MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton

Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

Turn right onto Norbeck Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Norbeck Road

Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road

4.5 mi · 8 min · Muncaster Mill Road

Turn left onto Redland Road

95 ft · 2 sec · Redland Road

Arrive at your destination

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 33.6 miles from Mechanicsville, MD, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 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 67.3 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.6 miles or 47m 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 21m

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 Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville, MD

This is one driving day of about 67.3 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mechanicsville, MD.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Capital Beltway for about 20 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.6 mi from Mechanicsville, MD · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

34 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Mechanicsville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~28 min detour $20 near mile 65

Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow

Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract

View on nps.gov

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

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 67.3

View on nps.gov

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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 67.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.14 one way

$22.27 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$12.19	$24.37
premium	$4.92	$13.04	$26.08
diesel	$5.64	$14.95	$29.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.2	$7.07	$3.23
Efficient EV	16.8	$5.89	$2.69
EV Truck/SUV	26.9	$9.42	$4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Mechanicsville, MD

Morning in Mechanicsville on Monday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Morning in Redland on Monday

Local time

7:16 AM

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

22 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

1h 38m 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 Mechanicsville, MD to Redland, MD covers 67.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Capital Beltway, Leonardtown Road, Branch Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Mechanicsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.14 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 Mechanicsville, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.

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