Trip from Redland, MD to Oakland, MD

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Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

166.6 mi

268 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 13m ★

6 AM

3h 25m

8 AM

3h 50m

10 AM

3h 34m

12 PM

3h 31m

3 PM

3h 35m

5 PM

3h 48m

8 PM

3h 18m

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

town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States

Oakland, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Redland, MD to Oakland, MD covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 40, I 70, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.2 miles on US 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.62 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

83.3 miles from Redland, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 25m highway drive covering 166.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 40 and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.2 miles on US 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 40 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near I 270.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 166.6 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 5.1 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 270

Merge onto I 270

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

25.3 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

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 32 Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

25.7 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Hagerstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown

26 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 70

Merge onto I 70

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | US 40

Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland

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 Oakland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Swanton.

Baltimore

25.3 mi in | ~33m

Swanton

139.3 mi in | ~2h 39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 40	61.2 mi	1h 8m
I 70	52.1 mi	55m
I 270	20.2 mi	25m
Bittinger Road	13.6 mi	23m
Garrett Highway	7.2 mi	10m
Glendale Road	5.4 mi	8m
Midcounty Highway	3.1 mi	4m
North 3rd Street	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 40 — 61.2 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Redland Road

96 ft · 9 sec · Redland Road

Turn left onto MD 115

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Muncaster Mill Road

Turn left onto Shady Grove Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shady Grove Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Midcounty Highway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Midcounty Highway

At end of road, turn left onto MD 124

0.8 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue

Continue on MD 124

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Quince Orchard Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 270 North

Merge onto I 270

20 mi · 25 min · I 270

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Exit 32 Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 70

52 mi · 55 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 40

61 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 40

Toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward MD 495: Grantsville, Swanton

Keep slight left at fork

181 ft · 9 sec

Turn left onto MD 495

14 mi · 23 min · Bittinger Road

Turn right onto Glendale Road

5.4 mi · 8 min · Glendale Road

Turn left onto US 219

7.2 mi · 10 min · Garrett Highway

Continue on US 219

0.8 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

Turn left onto East Alder Street

99 ft · 9 sec · East Alder Street

Turn left

24 ft · 1 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 83.3 miles from Redland, MD, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.3 miles or 1h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, 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 166.6 miles and 3h 25m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 40 for about 61.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.3 mi from Redland, MD · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockville, MD

83 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.3 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.

Arriving in Oakland, MD

The final approach into Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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

$27.62 one way

$55.24 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$30.25	$60.50
premium	$4.93	$32.31	$64.62
diesel	$5.61	$36.78	$73.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50	$17.49	$8.00
Efficient EV	41.7	$14.58	$6.66
EV Truck/SUV	66.6	$23.32	$10.66

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Morning in Redland on Wednesday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakland, MD

Morning in Oakland on Wednesday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

10 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

3h 25m 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 Oakland, MD covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 40, I 70, I 270. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.3 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 $27.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.