Origin
Redland, MD
Late night in Redland on Friday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Mellwood, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Mellwood, MD
Jason Morrison
Trip Overview
The drive from Redland, MD to Mellwood, MD covers 36.4 miles and takes about 55m 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 17.2 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 36.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 17.2 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 9.9 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
|
~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
8
32.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 11A
Toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Up...
7
36 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clint...
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 Mellwood, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park and Upper Marlboro.
White Oak
9.9 mi in
|
~16m
College Park
15.3 mi in
|
~26m
Upper Marlboro
32.7 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 17.2 mi | 22m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Norbeck Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woodyard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 17.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Mellwood, 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
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 11A
Toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto MD 4
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clinton
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto MD 223
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Woodyard Road
16
Turn left onto Marlboro Pike
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marlboro Pike
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Marlboro Pike
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Redland, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mellwood, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mellwood, 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
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Mellwood, MD
Late night in Mellwood on Friday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
25 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
55m 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 Mellwood, MD covers 36.4 miles and takes about 55m 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 18.2 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 $6.03 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 15 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Redland, MD and Mellwood, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park and Upper Marlboro.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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