Trip from Redland, MD to Hunt Valley, MD

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Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

51.4 mi

83 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great 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 11m ★

6 AM

1h 17m

8 AM

1h 29m

10 AM

1h 22m

12 PM

1h 20m

3 PM

1h 22m

5 PM

1h 29m

8 PM

1h 14m

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

Hunt Valley, MD

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This 51.4-mile journey from Redland, MD to Hunt Valley, MD is a straightforward drive, typically taking around 1 hour and 17 minutes. Given its manageable length and duration, it's perfectly suited as a day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate via I-70, the Baltimore Beltway, and Route 97, with a 44% highway share contributing to the overall driving experience. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $9 for this trip. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing major regional boundaries on this route.

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

25.7 miles from Redland, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed driving experience, with a substantial 44% of the route being on highways. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 14.5 miles on I-70, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. The character of the road shifts as you transition from I-70 to the Baltimore Beltway and then to Route 97, offering a blend of faster-paced highway travel and potentially more local road sections. This variety means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 51.4-mile trip.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 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 23.8 miles in near I 70.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 51.4 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 23.8 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

23.8 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Baltimore

32.9 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

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 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...

33.1 mi into trip | ~48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 695 North: New York, Towson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 91B Toward I 695 North: New York, Towson

44.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | I 83

Take the exit onto I 83 toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA

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 24 Toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA

46.2 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward Timonium, Timonium Road East

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 16A Toward Timonium, Timonium Road East

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 Hunt Valley, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson, Glen Burnie, York, Timonium and Timonium Road East.

Baltimore

23.8 mi in | ~38m | via I 70

Towson

32.9 mi in | ~48m

Glen Burnie

32.9 mi in | ~48m

York

44.9 mi in | ~1h 5m | via I 83

Timonium

46.2 mi in | ~1h 7m

Timonium Road East

46.2 mi in | ~1h 7m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	14.5 mi	15m
Baltimore Beltway	10.9 mi	14m
Route 97	6.6 mi	10m
Sundown Road	4.1 mi	7m
York Road	3.7 mi	6m
Woodfield Road	2.6 mi	4m
I 83	1.4 mi	2m
Muncaster Mill Road	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 14.5 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Hunt Valley, MD.

Start on Redland Road

96 ft · 9 sec · Redland Road

Turn left onto MD 115

1.3 mi · 2 min · Muncaster Mill Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto MD 124

2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodfield Road

Turn right onto Warfield Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Warfield Road

Enter roundabout onto MD 108

178 ft · 3 sec · Laytonsville Road

Continue on MD 108

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Laytonsville Road

Turn right onto Sundown Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road

Turn slight right onto MD 650

0.6 mi · 1 min · Damascus Road

Turn sharp left onto MD 97

1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue

Continue on MD 97

6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 97

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto I 70; US 40

5.3 mi · 5 min · I 70; US 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

9.1 mi · 9 min · I 70

Toward Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Exit 91B-A Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 91B Toward I 695 North: New York, Towson Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 695

11 mi · 14 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 83

1.4 mi · 2 min · I 83

Exit 24 Toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 16A Toward Timonium, Timonium Road East Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto West Timonium Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Timonium Road

Turn left onto MD 45

3.7 mi · 6 min · York Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto MD 145

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Ashland Road

Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MD 145

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Paper Mill Road

Turn left onto Hunters Run Drive

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Hunters Run Drive

Arrive at destination

Hunters Run Drive

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 17-minute drive, planning your departure time can help you avoid peak traffic, especially around the Baltimore Beltway. Since it’s a shorter trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it’s most convenient. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, filling up before you leave Redland is a sensible approach. While there are no mandatory stops indicated, consider taking a brief break if needed, particularly after the longest stretch of 14.5 miles on I-70. Keep an eye out for transitions between the different main roads like I-70, the Baltimore Beltway, and Route 97 as you approach your destination.

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 25.7 miles from Redland, MD, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.5 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 51.4 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.7 miles or 40m 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 Hunt Valley, 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 51.4 miles and 1h 17m.

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 70 for about 14.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.7 mi from Redland, MD · 40m into the drive

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

26 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 51.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hunt Valley, MD

The final approach into Hunt Valley, 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 Hunt Valley, 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

$8.52 one way

$17.04 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$9.33	$18.67
premium	$4.93	$9.97	$19.94
diesel	$5.61	$11.35	$22.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.4	$5.40	$2.47
Efficient EV	12.9	$4.50	$2.06
EV Truck/SUV	20.6	$7.20	$3.29

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Redland, MD

Night in Redland on Tuesday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hunt Valley, MD

Night in Hunt Valley on Tuesday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

18 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 17m 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 Hunt Valley, MD covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, Baltimore Beltway, Route 97. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.7 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 $8.52 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 Hunt Valley, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Towson, Glen Burnie, York, Timonium and Timonium Road East.

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