Origin
Towson, MD
Afternoon in Towson on Monday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Towson, MD to Redland, MD
Drive Time
1h
Distance
46.9 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Towson, MD
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Redland, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Towson, MD to Redland, MD covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Avenue, East Pennsylvania Avenue, York Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.76 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
23.5 miles from Towson, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 46.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Delaware Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Towson, MD to Redland, MD is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Towson, MD to Redland, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pennsylvania Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| York Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Towson Roundabout | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 695 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Delaware Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Towson, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on Shealy Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
Shealy Avenue
2
Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
266 ft
·
15 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Pennsylvania Avenue
358 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Pennsylvania Avenue
4
Turn right onto York Road
476 ft
·
9 sec
·
York Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Towson Roundabout
285 ft
·
5 sec
·
Towson Roundabout
6
Exit the rotary onto York Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 West: Pikesville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 West: Pikesville
8
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West: Frederick
11
Merge slight left
3.7 mi
·
3 min
12
Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
13
Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Columbia Pike
14
Take the exit slight right toward Laurel, Burtonsville
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Laurel, Burtonsville
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Columbia Pike
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Columbia Pike
16
Exit the roundabout onto Old Columbia Pike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Columbia Pike
17
Continue on Old Columbia Pike
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Old Columbia Pike
18
Continue on Spencerville Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Spencerville Road
19
Continue on Norbeck Road
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Norbeck Road
20
Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Muncaster Mill Road
21
Turn left onto Redland Road
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Redland Road
22
Arrive at your destination
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 23.5 miles from Towson, MD, or about 30m into the drive.
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 46.9 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.5 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redland, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Towson, 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 Towson, MD
This is one driving day of about 46.9 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Towson, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Towson, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Towson, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Redland, MD
The final approach into Redland, 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 Redland, 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
$7.76 one way
$15.52 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Redland, MD
Afternoon in Redland on Monday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
17 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 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 Towson, MD to Redland, MD covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Avenue, East Pennsylvania Avenue, York Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Towson, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.76 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.
The drive from Towson, MD to Redland, MD is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Towson, MD to Redland, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Towson, MD to Redland, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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