Trip from Redland, MD to Charlotte Hall, MD

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

62.9 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 28m ★

6 AM

1h 35m

8 AM

1h 49m

10 AM

1h 40m

12 PM

1h 38m

3 PM

1h 40m

5 PM

1h 48m

8 PM

1h 30m

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

Charlotte Hall, MD

Lubomir Satko

Trip Overview

Traveling from Redland to Charlotte Hall covers 62.9 miles of Maryland landscape, typically taking about 1 hour and 34 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a combination of major arteries like the Capital Beltway and Branch Avenue before transitioning onto Leonardtown Road. Budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the trip, making it a very cost-effective commute. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will experience consistent environmental conditions throughout the drive. This route is best viewed as a straightforward regional transit rather than a multi-day excursion.

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

31.5 miles from Redland, MD

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

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between different road types. Only about 4% of this 62.9-mile journey consists of true highway driving, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local streets and secondary roads. Your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs on the Capital Beltway, which spans 18.2 miles before the route shifts toward more technical, winding segments. You will feel a distinct change in pace as you move from the high-traffic flow of the Beltway onto the more localized character of Leonardtown Road. Prepare for frequent adjustments and turns rather than the monotony of a long-distance interstate haul.

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

There are about 25 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 18.2 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 9.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 62.9 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

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

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

15.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

33.7 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

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 9 Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate...

46.7 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | MD 5

Take the exit onto MD 5 toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown

Towns Along This Route

Between Redland, MD and Charlotte Hall, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park, Morningside, Lexington Park and Leonardtown.

White Oak

9.9 mi in | ~16m

College Park

15.3 mi in | ~26m

Morningside

33.7 mi in | ~50m

Lexington Park

46.7 mi in | ~1h 10m | via MD 5

Leonardtown

46.7 mi in | ~1h 10m | via MD 5

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Capital Beltway	18.2 mi	24m
Leonardtown Road	10.7 mi	15m
Branch Avenue	8.1 mi	10m
New Hampshire Avenue	5.1 mi	9m
Muncaster Mill Road	4.5 mi	8m
Intercounty Connector	4.4 mi	5m
Mattawoman Beantown Road	3.2 mi	4m
MD 337	2.2 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 18.2 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Redland Road

96 ft · 7 sec · Redland Road

Turn right onto MD 115

4.5 mi · 8 min · Muncaster Mill Road

Turn left onto MD 28

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Norbeck Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto MD 97

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Georgia Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward MD 200 Toll East

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.4 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 13 Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

361 ft · 8 sec

Toward MD 650 South: White Oak Use the left / right lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 650

5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue

Use the left / none lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 495

18 mi · 24 min · Capital Beltway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 9 Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto MD 337

426 ft · 12 sec · Forestville Road

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto MD 337

2.2 mi · 4 min · MD 337

Toward MD 337 South Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.5 mi · 39 sec

Toward MD 5 South: Waldorf

Merge onto MD 5

8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 301; MD 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto MD 5

0.3 mi · 39 sec · MD 5

Toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto MD 5

3.2 mi · 4 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto MD 5

11 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on MD 5

1.0 mi · 1 min · Three Notch Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Golden Beach Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Golden Beach Road

Turn left onto Charlotte Hall Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Charlotte Hall Road

Turn left

170 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the turn-heavy nature of this 1 hour and 34-minute trip, planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic will make for a much smoother experience. Since there are no designated stops required for a drive of this length, you have the flexibility to power through the entire 62.9 miles in one go. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition from Branch Avenue to Leonardtown Road, as the frequent turns can be easy to miss if you aren't paying attention. With a low $10 fuel budget, you won't need to worry about complex refueling stops along the way. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by ensuring your vehicle is ready to handle the local road segments before you pull out of Redland.

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 31.5 miles from Redland, MD, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 62.9 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.5 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlotte Hall, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Redland, 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 Redland, MD

This is one driving day of about 62.9 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Redland, 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 18.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.5 mi from Redland, MD · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

31 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Charlotte Hall, MD

The final approach into Charlotte Hall, 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 Charlotte Hall, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.41 one way

$20.82 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$11.39	$22.78
premium	$4.92	$12.19	$24.38
diesel	$5.64	$13.97	$27.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.9	$6.60	$3.02
Efficient EV	15.7	$5.50	$2.52
EV Truck/SUV	25.2	$8.81	$4.03

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Redland, MD

Evening in Redland on Sunday

Local time

7:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charlotte Hall, MD

Evening in Charlotte Hall on Sunday

Local time

7:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

4 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 34m 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 Charlotte Hall, MD covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 31.5 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 $10.41 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 Redland, MD and Charlotte Hall, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park, Morningside, Lexington Park and Leonardtown.

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Trip from Redland, MD to Charlotte Hall, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Charlotte Hall, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Redland, MD

Charlotte Hall, MD

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 34m on the road

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