Trip from Redland, MD to Fort Washington, MD

Drive Time

58m

Distance

49.7 mi

80 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 14 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 59m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 3m

5 PM

1h 8m

8 PM

0h 56m

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

Fort Washington, MD

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Redland, MD to Fort Washington, MD covers 49.7 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Muncaster Mill Road, Shady Grove Road, I 270 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.22 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

24.9 miles from Redland, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 49.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Muncaster Mill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Redland, MD to Fort Washington, MD is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Redland, MD to Fort Washington, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Muncaster Mill Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Shady Grove Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 270	Unavailable	Refreshing
Capital Beltway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Capital Beltway (Local)	Unavailable	Refreshing
MD 210 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Indian Head Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Muncaster Mill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Fort Washington, MD.

Start on Redland Road

95 ft · 9 sec · Redland Road

Turn left onto Muncaster Mill Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Muncaster Mill Road

Turn left onto Shady Grove Road

3.6 mi · 7 min · Shady Grove Road

Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 270 South: Washington

Merge slight left

5.8 mi · 7 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia

Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

19 mi · 23 min · Capital Beltway

Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

4.3 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head

0.1 mi · 19 sec · MD 210 South: Indian Head

Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head

1.1 mi · 2 min · MD 210 South: Indian Head

Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

0.3 mi · 34 sec · MD 210 South

Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

5.7 mi · 8 min · Indian Head Highway

Turn right onto Old Fort Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road

Turn left onto Washington Drive

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Washington Drive

Continue on Diggers Lane

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Diggers Lane

At the end of the road, turn left onto Reid Lane

315 ft · 17 sec · Reid Lane

Turn right onto Warburton Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Warburton Drive

Arrive at your 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 24.9 miles from Redland, MD, or about 29m into the drive.

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 49.7 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.9 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Washington, 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 49.7 miles and 58m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.9 mi from Redland, MD · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

25 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fort Washington, MD

The final approach into Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, 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

$8.22 one way

$16.45 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$9.00	$18.00
premium	$4.92	$9.63	$19.26
diesel	$5.64	$11.04	$22.08

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: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14.9	$5.22	$2.39
Efficient EV	12.4	$4.35	$1.99
EV Truck/SUV	19.9	$6.96	$3.18

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 3 days ago

Origin

Redland, MD

Morning in Redland on Monday

Local time

10:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Washington, MD

Morning in Fort Washington on Monday

Local time

10:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

68°F

Washington, DC

25 mi in

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

24 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

58m 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 Fort Washington, MD covers 49.7 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Muncaster Mill Road, Shady Grove Road, I 270 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.9 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 $8.22 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.

The drive from Redland, MD to Fort Washington, MD is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Redland, MD to Fort Washington, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Redland, MD to Fort Washington, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Redland, MD to Fort Washington, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fort Washington, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Redland, MD

Fort Washington, MD

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

58m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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