Origin
Redland, MD
Evening in Redland on Friday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Adelphi, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Adelphi, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Redland, MD to Adelphi, MD is 16.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via New Hampshire Avenue, Muncaster Mill Road, and Intercounty Connector, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within Maryland's Northeast region. Expect a dynamic drive with frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick local excursion without needing extensive planning or an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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
This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns more than cruising on a single highway. With 0% highway share, you'll stay on local roads for the entire 16.7-mile journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.6 miles along New Hampshire Avenue. As you progress, the route will likely feel like a typical suburban commute, requiring your attention to navigate the various intersections and road changes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Hampshire Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
496 ft
174 ft
Total Climb
264 ft
Total Descent
580 ft
Highest Point
496 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
322 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 115 / Muncaster Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MD 28 / Norbeck Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Turn right onto MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MD 28 / Norbeck Road
Turn left onto MD 28 / Norbeck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 650: Ashton, 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 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Redland, MD to Adelphi, MD, road signs begin pointing toward White Oak along the way.
White Oak
9.9 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Adelphi Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Norbeck Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Edwards Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Riggs Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hampshire Avenue
— 5.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Adelphi, MD.
1
Start on Redland Road
96 ft
·
7 sec
·
Redland Road
2
Turn right onto MD 115
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Muncaster Mill Road
3
Turn left onto MD 28
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Norbeck Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto MD 97
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 200 Toll East
6
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
361 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto MD 650
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Adelphi Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Adelphi Road
11
Turn right onto Edwards Way
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Edwards Way
12
Turn right onto MD 212
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Riggs Road
13
Arrive at destination
MD 212
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Adelphi, MD
Evening in Adelphi on Friday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
29m 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 Redland, MD to Adelphi, MD covers 16.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Hampshire Avenue, Muncaster Mill Road, Intercounty Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Redland, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.77 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 16.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 115 / Muncaster Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MD 28 / Norbeck Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Redland, MD to Adelphi, MD, road signs begin pointing toward White Oak along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 174 ft to 496 ft elevation with about 264 ft of total climbing.
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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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