Origin
Redland, MD
Late night in Redland on Friday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Riva, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Riva, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Redland, MD to Riva, MD covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 41.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Hanson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 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
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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
7
24.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward MD 424: Davidsonville, Crofton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward MD 424: Davidsonville, Crofton
8
36.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 424 South: Davidsonville Road, Davidsonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward MD 424 South: Davidsonville Road, Davids...
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 Riva, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park, Crofton and Davidsonville.
White Oak
9.9 mi in
|
~16m
College Park
15.3 mi in
|
~26m
Crofton
35.7 mi in
|
~52m
Davidsonville
36.2 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Capital Beltway | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Governor Bridge Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Riva Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Davidsonville Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Riva, 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
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 50
10 mi
·
11 min
·
John Hanson Highway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16
Toward MD 424: Davidsonville, Crofton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MD 424 South: Davidsonville Road, Davidsonville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn straight onto MD 424
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Davidsonville Road
17
Turn left onto Governor Bridge Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Governor Bridge Road
18
Turn left onto Riva Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Riva Road
19
Turn right onto Tudor Hall Road
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tudor Hall Road
20
Arrive at destination
Tudor Hall Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Redland, MD · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riva, MD
The final approach into Riva, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Riva, MD
Late night in Riva on Friday
Local time
12:07 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
1h 5m 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 Riva, MD covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 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 $6.86 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Redland, MD and Riva, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park, Crofton and Davidsonville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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