Trip from Redland, MD to Dunkirk, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

48.1 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 8m ★

6 AM

1h 14m

8 AM

1h 26m

10 AM

1h 18m

12 PM

1h 17m

3 PM

1h 19m

5 PM

1h 25m

8 PM

1h 10m

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

Stepan Vrany

Dunkirk, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Redland, MD to Dunkirk, MD covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Capital Beltway, Ritchie Marlboro Road, Southern Maryland Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.97 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

24 miles from Redland, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 48.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 26 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 14.4 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 19 significant decision points across 48.1 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 19 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

29.9 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

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 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

30.2 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro...

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 Dunkirk, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park and Upper Marlboro.

White Oak

9.9 mi in | ~16m

College Park

15.3 mi in | ~26m

Upper Marlboro

29.9 mi in | ~45m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Capital Beltway	14.4 mi	18m
Ritchie Marlboro Road	5.9 mi	10m
Southern Maryland Boulevard	5.4 mi	7m
New Hampshire Avenue	5.1 mi	9m
Stephanie Roper Highway	4.9 mi	6m
Muncaster Mill Road	4.5 mi	8m
Intercounty Connector	4.4 mi	5m
Pennsylvania Avenue	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 14.4 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Dunkirk, 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

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 lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

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

Merge onto I 495

14 mi · 18 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 13 Toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

286 ft · 4 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

140 ft · 2 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road

5.2 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward MD 4 South: Prince Frederick

Merge onto MD 4

1.3 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MD 4

4.9 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MD 4

5.2 mi · 7 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Ward Road

115 ft · 8 sec · Ward Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto MD 4

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Southern Maryland Boulevard

Turn right

7 ft · 0 sec

Arrive at 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 24 miles from Redland, MD, or about 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.4 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 48.1 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24 miles or 37m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunkirk, 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 48.1 miles and 1h 13m.

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 14.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24 mi from Redland, MD · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

24 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 48.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dunkirk, MD

The final approach into Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk, 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

$7.97 one way

$15.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$8.73	$17.47
premium	$4.93	$9.33	$18.66
diesel	$5.61	$10.62	$21.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14.4	$5.05	$2.31
Efficient EV	12	$4.21	$1.92
EV Truck/SUV	19.2	$6.73	$3.08

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Redland, MD

Late night in Redland on Wednesday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dunkirk, MD

Late night in Dunkirk on Wednesday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°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

19 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 13m 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 Dunkirk, MD covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Capital Beltway, Ritchie Marlboro Road, Southern Maryland Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24 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 $7.97 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 Dunkirk, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park and Upper Marlboro.

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