Origin
Redland, MD
Night in Redland on Tuesday
Local time
9:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Kettering, MD
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 44m
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6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Kettering, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Redland, MD to Kettering, MD covers 30.5 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue, Muncaster Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.06 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
15.2 miles from Redland, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 30.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 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.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 30.5 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 4.7 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.7 mi into trip
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~9m in
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MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
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 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
8
10.1 mi into trip
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~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
9
26.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
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 Kettering, MD, road signs point toward White Oak and College Park.
White Oak
9.9 mi in
|
~16m
College Park
15.3 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Landover Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Largo Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Norbeck Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 10.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Kettering, 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
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
361 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto MD 650
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 495
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto MD 202
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Landover Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on MD 202
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Largo Road
17
Continue on MD 202
165 ft
·
11 sec
·
Largo Road
18
Arrive at destination
MD 202
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 15.2 miles from Redland, MD, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 30.5 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.2 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kettering, 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 30.5 miles and 48m.
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 Capital Beltway for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Redland, MD · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kettering, MD
The final approach into Kettering, 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 Kettering, 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
$5.06 one way
$10.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
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: 10.7 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 | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
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
Kettering, MD
Night in Kettering on Tuesday
Local time
9:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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
48m 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 Kettering, MD covers 30.5 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue, Muncaster Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $5.06 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 14 significant decision points across 30.5 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 4.7 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Redland, MD and Kettering, MD, road signs point toward White Oak and College Park.
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