Origin
Seat Pleasant, MD
Afternoon in Seat Pleasant on Friday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Seat Pleasant, MD to Redland, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
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.
Seat Pleasant, MD
Waldemar Brandt
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
This 30.6-mile drive from Seat Pleasant, Maryland, to Redland, Maryland, will take you about 49 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via the Capital Beltway and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with New Hampshire Avenue also playing a key role. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this journey. The route offers a local driving feel, making it a straightforward option for a short excursion within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 turn-heavy local drive for most of this trip, with a highway share of about 19%. While you'll experience a 5.5-mile stretch on the Capital Beltway, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads with frequent turns. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction often, so staying attentive is key. The drive transitions between faster-paced highway segments and more intricate local street navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 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 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Baltimore
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, 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 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, Whit...
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
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 8B-A
Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
9
24.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 8A
Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheat...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Seat Pleasant, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, College Park, Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.
Baltimore
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
College Park
8.5 mi in
|
~13m
Silver Spring
12.7 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 495
White Oak
14.3 mi in
|
~20m
Olney
24.3 mi in
|
~36m
Wheaton
24.3 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Eastern Avenue Northeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 5.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seat Pleasant, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on MD 704
525 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
2
Continue on MD 704
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
3
Turn slight right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
377 ft
·
9 sec
Toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North
6
Merge onto MD 201
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Baltimore
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; I 495
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 28A
Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto MD 650
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
15
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8B-A
Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8A
Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto MD 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
19
Turn right onto MD 28
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto MD 115
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Muncaster Mill Road
21
Turn left onto Redland Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Redland Road
22
Arrive at destination
Redland Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Seat Pleasant, MD · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Seat Pleasant, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Redland, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Redland, 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
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Redland, MD
Afternoon in Redland on Friday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 Seat Pleasant, MD to Redland, MD covers 30.6 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, New Hampshire Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Seat Pleasant, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.07 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Seat Pleasant, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, College Park, Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.
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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