Origin
Redland, MD
Late night in Redland on Wednesday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Glassmanor, MD
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
56m
Distance
32 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Glassmanor, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Redland, MD to Glassmanor, MD covers 32 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, Shady Grove Road, Clara Barton Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.31 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
16 miles from Redland, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Redland, MD to Glassmanor, MD covers 32 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in near I 270 Spur.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 32 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 10 miles (I 270 Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.4 miles (Cabin John Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles (Whitehurst Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 270 Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 Spur toward I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virgini...
9
13.4 mi into trip
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~20m in
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Cabin John Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Cabin John Parkway toward Cabin John Parkway, Glen Echo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward Cabin John Parkway, Glen Echo
7
21.5 mi into trip
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~36m in
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Whitehurst Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto Whitehurst Freeway toward US 29 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 29 North
8
23.6 mi into trip
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~39m in
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17th Street Northwest
At end of road, turn right onto 17th Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
29.3 mi into trip
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~50m in
Take the exit toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
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 2B
Toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
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 Glassmanor, MD, road signs point toward Northern Virginia, Glen Echo and Jbab.
Northern Virginia
10 mi in
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~16m
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via I 270 Spur
Glen Echo
13.4 mi in
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~20m
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via Cabin John Parkway
Jbab
29.3 mi in
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~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Shady Grove Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Clara Barton Parkway | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Canal Road Northwest | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Freeway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 270 Spur | 2 mi | 2m |
| Cabin John Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Capital Beltway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Glassmanor, MD.
1
Start on Redland Road
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Redland Road
2
Turn left onto MD 115
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Muncaster Mill Road
3
Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Shady Grove Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 270 South: Washington
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 270
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 Spur
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 270 Spur
Toward I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 495
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Cabin John Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabin John Parkway
Exit 40
Toward Cabin John Parkway, Glen Echo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Clara Barton Parkway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Clara Barton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Canal Road Northwest
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Canal Road Northwest
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Whitehurst Freeway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitehurst Freeway
Toward US 29 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 66
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 66
Toward I 66 West: E Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 66
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 66
Toward E Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward E Street
15
Continue on E Street Expressway
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
E Street Expressway
16
Continue on E Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
E Street Northwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
At end of road, turn right onto 17th Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
17th Street Northwest
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on 17th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
17th Street Southwest
19
Turn straight onto Independence Avenue Southwest
293 ft
·
9 sec
·
Independence Avenue Southwest
20
Continue on Independence Avenue Southwest
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Independence Avenue Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Maine Avenue Southwest
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Maine Avenue Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Maine Avenue Southwest
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Maine Avenue Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 395 North
24
Merge onto I 395
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest Freeway
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on I 695
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southeast Freeway
Exit 2A
Toward I 295 South
27
Merge onto I 295
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 2B
Toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
Use the slight right lane.
29
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
Exit 2
30
Turn straight onto South Capitol Street Southwest
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Capitol Street Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on South Capitol Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Capitol Street
32
Continue on MD 210
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Indian Head Highway
33
Turn left onto Audrey Lane
401 ft
·
14 sec
·
Audrey Lane
Use the straight lane.
34
Arrive at destination
Audrey Lane
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 16 miles from Redland, MD, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.8 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 32 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glassmanor, 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 32 miles and 56m.
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 I 270 for about 5.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Redland, MD · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glassmanor, MD
The final approach into Glassmanor, 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 Glassmanor, 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
$5.31 one way
$10.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
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.
Destination
Glassmanor, MD
Late night in Glassmanor on Wednesday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Washington, DC
16 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
56m 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 Glassmanor, MD covers 32 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Shady Grove Road, Clara Barton Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 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 $5.31 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 22 significant decision points across 32 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 10 miles (I 270 Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.4 miles (Cabin John Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles (Whitehurst Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Redland, MD and Glassmanor, MD, road signs point toward Northern Virginia, Glen Echo and Jbab.
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