Origin
Redland, MD
Late night in Redland on Wednesday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Urbana, MD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
28m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Urbana, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Redland, MD to Urbana, MD covers 20.2 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, Midcounty Highway, Montgomery Village Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 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
10.1 miles from Redland, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 20.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and Midcounty Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.3 miles on I 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Midcounty Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Shady Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Turn left onto MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Shady Grove Road
Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.9 mi into trip
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~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 270 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 270 North
5
5.1 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 270
Merge onto I 270
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.5 mi into trip
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~27m in
Take the exit toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 26
Toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 14.3 mi | 18m |
| Midcounty Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shady Grove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fingerboard Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sugarloaf Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 14.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Urbana, MD.
1
Start on Redland Road
96 ft
·
9 sec
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Redland Road
2
Turn left onto MD 115
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Muncaster Mill Road
3
Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shady Grove Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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Midcounty Highway
5
At end of road, turn left onto MD 124
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Montgomery Village Avenue
6
Continue on MD 124
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Quince Orchard Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 270 North
8
Merge onto I 270
14 mi
·
18 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 26
Toward MD 80: Urbana, Buckeystown
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto MD 80
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Fingerboard Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Sugarloaf Parkway
334 ft
·
5 sec
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Sugarloaf Parkway
12
Continue on Sugarloaf Parkway
412 ft
·
14 sec
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Sugarloaf Parkway
13
Turn left onto MD 355 Business
347 ft
·
11 sec
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Urbana Pike
14
Arrive at destination
MD 355 Business
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 10.1 miles from Redland, MD, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.3 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 20.2 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.1 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Urbana, 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 20.2 miles and 28m.
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 270 for about 14.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.1 mi from Redland, MD · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.1 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Urbana, MD
The final approach into Urbana, 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 Urbana, 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
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Urbana, MD
Late night in Urbana on Wednesday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
4 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
28m 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 Urbana, MD covers 20.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Midcounty Highway, Montgomery Village Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 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 $3.35 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 20.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Shady Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Redland, MD to Urbana, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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