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Trip from Redland, MD to Walkersville, MD

Drive Time

49m

Distance

34.7 mi

56 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

Jonathan Borba

Trip Overview

The drive from Redland, MD to Walkersville, MD covers 34.7 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 270, Frederick Freeway, Midcounty Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.74 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

17.4 miles from Redland, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 49m highway drive covering 34.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and Frederick Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.2 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 15 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 20.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Frederick Freeway. You will hit about 9 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 34.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 9 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road

Turn left onto MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Shady Grove Road

Turn left onto Shady Grove Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 270 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 270 North
5
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.
8
29.8 mi into trip | ~40m in | MD 26

Take the exit onto MD 26 toward MD 26 East: Libertytown, Walkersville

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 17 Toward MD 26 East: Libertytown, Walkersville

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Redland, MD to Walkersville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Gettysburg along the way.

Gettysburg

25.3 mi in | ~33m | via Frederick Freeway

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 270 20.2 mi 25m
Frederick Freeway 4.5 mi 6m
Midcounty Highway 3.1 mi 4m
Woodsboro Pike 2.3 mi 3m
MD 26 2.2 mi 3m
Montgomery Village Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Shady Grove Road 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 270 — 20.2 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Redland Road

96 ft · 9 sec · 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 · Midcounty Highway
5

At end of road, turn left onto MD 124

0.8 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
6

Continue on MD 124

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Quince Orchard Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 270 North
8

Merge onto I 270

20 mi · 25 min · I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on Frederick Freeway

4.5 mi · 6 min · Frederick Freeway
Toward US 15 North: Frederick, Gettysburg Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit onto MD 26

2.2 mi · 3 min · MD 26
Exit 17 Toward MD 26 East: Libertytown, Walkersville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on MD 194

2.3 mi · 3 min · Woodsboro Pike
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto West Crum Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Crum Road
13

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
14

Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue

249 ft · 6 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

West Pennsylvania Avenue

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 17.4 miles from Redland, MD, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 34.7 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.4 miles or 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walkersville, 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 34.7 miles and 49m.

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 20.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.4 mi from Redland, MD · 24m into the drive

Downtown Rockville, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockville, MD

17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Walkersville, MD

The final approach into Walkersville, 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 Walkersville, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 22.8
View on nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour $20 near mile 4.8
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 13.2
View on nps.gov
Antietam National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour $20 near mile 27.6
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour $20 near mile 26.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.74 one way

$11.48 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.28 $12.57
premium $4.92 $6.72 $13.45
diesel $5.64 $7.71 $15.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Rio Washingtonian Center - Tesla Supercharger

Gaithersburg, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Gaithersburg, MD Rechargery Relay - S Frederick Ave

Gaithersburg, MD

IONNA

10 DCFC

Rockville Town Square - Tesla Supercharger

Rockville, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

EVsmart - Pepco - Olney Manor Rec Park - Left Lot

Olney, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

EVsmart - Pepco - Lakelands Park

Gaithersburg, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

Olney Village Center

Olney, MD

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

Darcars - 138

Rockville, MD

IN_CHARGE

2 DCFC

EVsmart - Pepco - Thomas Farm Community Center

Rockville, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

SWTCH: 5 eVgo Network: 3 Tesla: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.67
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
EV Truck/SUV 13.9 0 $4.86 $2.22

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 3 days ago

Origin

Redland, MD

Afternoon in Redland on Monday

Local time

12:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Walkersville, MD

Afternoon in Walkersville on Monday

Local time

12:06 PM

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

49m 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 Walkersville, MD covers 34.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Frederick Freeway, Midcounty Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.74 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 34.7 miles you will encounter 9 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.
On the drive from Redland, MD to Walkersville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Gettysburg along the way.

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