Origin
Redland, MD
Late night in Redland on Wednesday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Clinton, MD
Data updated 13 minutes ago
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Clinton, MD
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Trip Overview
This 39.1-mile drive from Redland, MD to Clinton, MD is a straightforward, one-day trip, easily completed in just over an hour. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, it's an economical option for local travel within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes Capital Beltway and local roads like New Hampshire Avenue and Muncaster Mill Road, suggesting a mix of highway speeds and more involved local driving. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is best suited for a single outing, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll find it to be a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
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
19.6 miles from Redland, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 39.1-mile journey, with only 6% of the route on highways. While the Capital Beltway offers an 18.2-mile stretch of faster travel, much of your time will be spent navigating local roads such as New Hampshire Avenue and Muncaster Mill Road. This means you'll likely encounter more intersections, traffic lights, and varied speed limits. The character of the drive shifts from highway cruising to more engaged, stop-and-go local navigation, requiring your attention throughout the 1 hour and 1 minute duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 39.1 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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
6
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
8
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...
7
37.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Old Branch Avenue, Kirby Road
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.
Toward Old Branch Avenue, Kirby Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Redland, MD and Clinton, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park and Morningside.
White Oak
9.9 mi in
|
~16m
College Park
15.3 mi in
|
~26m
Morningside
33.7 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 18.2 mi | 24m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| MD 337 | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Old Branch Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Branch Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 18.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Clinton, 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
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 495
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Turn right onto MD 337
426 ft
·
12 sec
·
Forestville Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto MD 337
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
MD 337
Toward MD 337 South
15
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 5 South: Waldorf
16
Merge onto MD 5
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Branch Avenue
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Old Branch Avenue, Kirby Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Old Branch Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Branch Avenue
19
Turn right onto MD 223
68 ft
·
7 sec
·
Piscataway Road
20
Turn left
43 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this short, 39.1-mile trip taking approximately 1 hour, flexibility is key. You won't need to split this drive, and with only $6 in estimated fuel costs, it's an affordable option. Consider departing mid-morning or early afternoon to potentially avoid the heaviest local traffic. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan to fuel up before you leave Redland, MD, as the longest stretch without turns is on the Capital Beltway. Pay close attention when transitioning from the Capital Beltway to New Hampshire Avenue, as this is where the driving character changes significantly.
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 19.6 miles from Redland, MD, or about 32m 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 39.1 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.6 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Redland, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 39.1 miles and 1h 1m.
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 19.6 mi from Redland, MD · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clinton, MD
The final approach into Clinton, 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 Clinton, 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
$6.48 one way
$12.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Clinton, MD
Late night in Clinton on Wednesday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
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
1h 1m 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 Clinton, MD covers 39.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue, Muncaster Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 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 $6.48 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 39.1 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 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.
Between Redland, MD and Clinton, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park and Morningside.
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