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Trip from Redland, MD to Woodlawn, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

57m

Distance

37.7 mi

61 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

Stepan Vrany

Downtown Woodlawn, MD, MD

Woodlawn, MD

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Redland, MD to Woodlawn, MD covers 37.7 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Route 97, Sundown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 57m highway drive covering 37.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Route 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.7 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Route 97. You will hit about 12 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.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.7 miles you will encounter 12 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (MD 108 / Laytonsville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.2 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road

Turn left onto MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip | ~10m in | MD 108 / Laytonsville Road

Enter roundabout onto MD 108 / Laytonsville Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
10.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | MD 97 / Georgia Avenue

Turn sharp left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7
23.8 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Baltimore
7
35.2 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward Security Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 94 Toward Security Boulevard

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Baltimore

23.8 mi in | ~38m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 16.7 mi 18m
Route 97 6.6 mi 10m
Sundown Road 4.1 mi 7m
Woodfield Road 2.6 mi 4m
Muncaster Mill Road 1.3 mi 2m
Georgia Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Windsor Mill Road 1.1 mi 2m
Warfield Road 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 16.7 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Redland Road

96 ft · 9 sec · Redland Road
2

Turn left onto MD 115

1.3 mi · 2 min · Muncaster Mill Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto MD 124

2.6 mi · 4 min · Woodfield Road
4

Turn right onto Warfield Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Warfield Road
5

Enter roundabout onto MD 108

178 ft · 3 sec · Laytonsville Road
6

Continue on MD 108

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Laytonsville Road
7

Turn right onto Sundown Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road
8

Turn slight right onto MD 650

0.6 mi · 1 min · Damascus Road
9

Turn sharp left onto MD 97

1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
10

Continue on MD 97

6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 97
11

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
12

Merge onto I 70; US 40

5.3 mi · 5 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

11 mi · 13 min · I 70
Toward Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 94 Toward Security Boulevard Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto MD 122

0.7 mi · 1 min · Security Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16

Turn right onto Kernan Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Kernan Drive
17

Turn left onto Windsor Mill Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Mill Road
18

Turn right onto Woodlawn Drive

69 ft · 1 sec · Woodlawn Drive
19

Arrive at destination

Woodlawn Drive

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.8 mi from Redland, MD · 33m into the drive

town in Carroll and Frederick Counties, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Airy, MD

19 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

Catonsville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Airy, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Redland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Woodlawn, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Woodlawn, 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

$6.25 one way

$12.50 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.85 $13.69
premium $4.93 $7.31 $14.62
diesel $5.61 $8.32 $16.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51
EV Truck/SUV 15.1 0 $5.28 $2.41

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Redland, MD

Afternoon in Redland on Friday

Local time

12:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodlawn, MD

Afternoon in Woodlawn on Friday

Local time

12:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Mount Airy, MD

19 mi in

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

1 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

57m 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 Woodlawn, MD covers 37.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, Route 97, Sundown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.8 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 $6.25 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 37.7 miles you will encounter 12 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (MD 108 / Laytonsville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.2 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

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

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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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