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Trip from Redland, MD to Fort George G Mead Junction, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

26.9 mi

43 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

Stepan Vrany

Downtown Fort George G Mead Junction, MD, MD

Fort George G Mead Junction, MD

Esteban Carriazo

Trip Overview

Redland, MD to Fort George G Meade Junction, MD is 26.9 miles and takes about 39m via Intercounty Connector and I 95, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traversing the Northeast region on both ends. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, making it more hands-on than a simple highway cruise. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy leg of a larger journey, offering a practical connection between these two points without demanding significant time or resources.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Intercounty Connector 10.1 mi 12m
Muncaster Mill Road 4.5 mi 8m
I 95 4.3 mi 4m
Patuxent Freeway 1.9 mi 2m
Guilford Road 0.5 mi <1m
Georgia Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Dorsey Run Road 0.3 mi <1m
Norbeck Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 10.1 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Fort George G Mead Junction, 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

10 mi · 12 min · Intercounty Connector
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 50 sec
12

Merge onto I 95

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 38A Toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto MD 32

1.9 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 11 Toward Dorsey Run Road Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

411 ft · 17 sec
Toward Dorsey Run Road, Guilford Road, National Bus Parkway, Henkels Lane
17

Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Dorsey Run Road
18

Turn right onto Guilford Road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Guilford Road
19

Turn left onto Brock Bridge Road

223 ft · 9 sec · Brock Bridge Road
20

Turn left

106 ft · 7 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.6 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
15.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

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 19C Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
6
16.6 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

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

Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
17.6 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
7
23.1 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 38A Toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
7
25.6 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward Dorsey Run Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11 Toward Dorsey Run Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.46 one way

$8.92 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.88 $9.77
premium $4.93 $5.22 $10.43
diesel $5.61 $5.94 $11.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 8.1 0 $2.82 $1.29
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Redland, MD

Afternoon in Redland on Saturday

Local time

4:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort George G Mead Junction, MD

Afternoon in Fort George G Mead Junction on Saturday

Local time

4:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

39m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy' on local roads, with a highway share of only 23%. While the Intercounty Connector offers a more continuous stretch, covering 10.1 miles, the overall experience is one of varied road types. You'll transition between faster-paced sections on I 95 and more intricate navigation through Muncaster Mill Road and other local arteries. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to turns and speed adjustments as you move between these different road environments.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Intercounty Connector.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 15.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Fort George G Mead Junction, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.

Burtonsville

15.6 mi in | ~23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Intercounty Connector. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort George G Mead Junction, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort George G Mead Junction, MD before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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