Origin
Waldorf, MD
Afternoon in Waldorf on Monday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waldorf, MD to Redland, MD
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waldorf, MD
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Redland, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waldorf, MD to Redland, MD covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Smallwood Drive West, McDaniel Road, Middletown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.45 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
28.5 miles from Waldorf, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 57.1 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.
Smallwood Drive West 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 Waldorf, MD to Redland, MD is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Waldorf, MD to Redland, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smallwood Drive West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McDaniel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middletown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Berry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Head Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital Beltway (Thru) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Smallwood Drive West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldorf, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on Lancaster Circle
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Circle
2
Turn right onto Smallwood Drive West
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Smallwood Drive West
3
Turn right onto McDaniel Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
McDaniel Road
4
Turn right onto Middletown Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Middletown Road
5
Turn left onto Berry Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Berry Road
6
Continue on Indian Head Highway
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Indian Head Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
10
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Thru)
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Capital Beltway (Thru)
11
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Capital Beltway
12
Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Beltway
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270: Rockville, Frederick
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 270 North
16
Take the exit slight right toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard
17
Keep slight left to continue on Shady Grove Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Shady Grove Road
18
Keep slight right to continue on Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg
443 ft
·
11 sec
·
Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg
19
Turn straight onto Shady Grove Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shady Grove Road
20
Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Muncaster Mill Road
21
Turn right 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 28.5 miles from Waldorf, MD, or about 35m 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 57.1 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.5 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
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 Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, MD
This is one driving day of about 57.1 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waldorf, 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 28.5 mi from Waldorf, MD · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 57.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Waldorf, 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
$9.45 one way
$18.90 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.69 | $25.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
68°F
Washington, DC
29 mi in
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
22 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 10m 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 Waldorf, MD to Redland, MD covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Smallwood Drive West, McDaniel Road, Middletown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 miles from Waldorf, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.45 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 Waldorf, MD to Redland, MD is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Waldorf, MD to Redland, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waldorf, MD to Redland, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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