Trip from Redland, MD to Gambrills, MD

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

51m

Distance

30.9 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 47m ★

6 AM

0h 51m

8 AM

1h 0m

10 AM

0h 54m

12 PM

0h 53m

3 PM

0h 54m

5 PM

0h 59m

8 PM

0h 49m

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

Gambrills, MD

Joachim Hoholm

Trip Overview

This 30.9-mile drive from Redland, MD to Gambrills, MD is a quick, one-day trip that should take about 51 minutes to complete. Primarily navigating on roads like the Intercounty Connector, Muncaster Mill Road, and Laurel Fort Meade Road, this route offers a local driving experience with a moderate amount of highway time (6%). With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this trip is budget-friendly. The entire journey stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, making it a straightforward local excursion rather than a multi-day adventure.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 51-minute journey. While about 6% of the route involves highway travel, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles along the Intercounty Connector. This means you'll be navigating a series of turns and changes in road type, rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different local thoroughfares.

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.

Intercounty Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 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 4.7 miles in near MD 97 / Georgia Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 13 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (MD 200 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | MD 97 / Georgia Avenue

Turn left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

16.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | MD 200 Toll

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll toward US 1 North: Laurel

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 1 North: Laurel

27.1 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade

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 6 Toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade

27.5 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 175 East: Odenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 175 East: Odenton

30.7 mi into trip | ~50m in | Maple Road

Turn right onto Maple Road

Navigation decision point

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 Gambrills, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Meade along the way.

Fort Meade

27.1 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Intercounty Connector	11.4 mi	14m
Muncaster Mill Road	4.5 mi	8m
Laurel Fort Meade Road	4.4 mi	7m
Annapolis Road	3 mi	5m
Baltimore Avenue	2.6 mi	4m
Patuxent Freeway	1.6 mi	2m
Fort Meade Road	0.7 mi	1m
Georgia Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Intercounty Connector — 11.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

11 mi · 14 min · Intercounty Connector

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll

0.2 mi · 29 sec · MD 200 Toll

Toward US 1 North: Laurel Use the slight left lane.

Turn straight onto US 1

2.4 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue

Continue on US 1

465 ft · 13 sec · Baltimore Street

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Baltimore Avenue

Continue on US 1

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Baltimore Street

Turn slight right

421 ft · 10 sec

Turn straight onto MD 198

344 ft · 8 sec · Gorman Avenue

Continue on MD 198

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fort Meade Road

Continue on MD 198

4.4 mi · 7 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward MD 32 East: Odenton

Merge onto MD 32

1.6 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 6 Toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward MD 175 East: Odenton Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto MD 175

1.9 mi · 3 min · Annapolis Road

Enter roundabout onto MD 175

185 ft · 3 sec · Annapolis Road

Continue on MD 175

1.1 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road

Turn left onto Gambrills Road

475 ft · 15 sec · Gambrills Road

Turn right onto Maple Road

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Maple Road

Arrive at destination

Maple Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.5 mi from Redland, MD · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland City, MD

15 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

Crofton, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gambrills, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gambrills, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.12 one way

$10.25 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$5.61	$11.22
premium	$4.93	$5.99	$11.99
diesel	$5.61	$6.82	$13.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.3	$3.24	$1.48
Efficient EV	7.7	$2.70	$1.24
EV Truck/SUV	12.4	$4.33	$1.98

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Redland, MD

Late night in Redland on Friday

Local time

2:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gambrills, MD

Late night in Gambrills on Friday

Local time

2:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 3 to 7 mph 15% chance 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

9 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

51m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Gambrills, MD covers 30.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Intercounty Connector, Muncaster Mill Road, Laurel Fort Meade Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.5 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 $5.12 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

On the drive from Redland, MD to Gambrills, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Meade along the way.

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