Origin
Redland, MD
Evening in Redland on Friday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Buckeystown, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Buckeystown, MD
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.8-mile drive from Redland, MD to Buckeystown, MD should take you about 37 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-270, Fingerboard Road, and Midcounty Highway, with a significant portion of the journey on the interstate. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly. Since it's a short distance and can be completed in under an hour, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel context consistent.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 58% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 14.3 miles along I-270, offering a chance to maintain steady speeds. As you transition off the interstate to roads like Fingerboard Road and Midcounty Highway, the character of the drive will shift, likely involving more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits. This blend of interstate and local road travel provides a varied driving experience for the short duration.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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
5/10
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 24.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (Shady Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
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MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Turn left onto MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Shady Grove Road
Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 270
Merge onto I 270
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 26
Toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MD 80 / Fingerboard Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 80 / Fingerboard Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 14.3 mi | 18m |
| Fingerboard Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Midcounty Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Michaels Mill Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shady Grove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 14.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Buckeystown, MD.
1
Start on Redland Road
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Redland Road
2
Turn left onto MD 115
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Muncaster Mill Road
3
Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shady Grove Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Midcounty Highway
5
At end of road, turn left onto MD 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
6
Continue on MD 124
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 270 North
8
Merge onto I 270
14 mi
·
18 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 26
Toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto MD 80
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fingerboard Road
11
Enter roundabout onto MD 80
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fingerboard Road
12
Continue on MD 80
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Fingerboard Road
13
Turn right onto Michaels Mill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Michaels Mill Road
14
Turn right onto MD 85
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
15
Arrive at destination
MD 85
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Buckeystown, MD
Evening in Buckeystown on Friday
Local time
5:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Buckeystown, MD covers 24.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Fingerboard Road, Midcounty Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 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 $4.11 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 24.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (Shady Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Redland, MD to Buckeystown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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