Trip from Westphalia, MD to Redland, MD

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

53m

Distance

33.6 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 50m ★

6 AM

0h 54m

8 AM

1h 3m

10 AM

0h 57m

12 PM

0h 56m

3 PM

0h 57m

5 PM

1h 2m

8 PM

0h 51m

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

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Westphalia, MD

Wolfgang Weiser

Redland, MD

Stepan Vrany

Trip Overview

The drive from Westphalia, MD to Redland, MD covers 33.6 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue, Muncaster Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m 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 53m drive with frequent turns across 33.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 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 14.1 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 2.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 15 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North, I 495 North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 North, I 495 North

15.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

17.3 mi into trip | ~25m 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...

27.3 mi into trip | ~41m 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

27.6 mi into trip | ~42m 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 Westphalia, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.

Silver Spring

15.7 mi in | ~23m | via I 495

White Oak

17.3 mi in | ~25m

Olney

27.3 mi in | ~41m

Wheaton

27.3 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Capital Beltway	14.1 mi	18m
New Hampshire Avenue	5.1 mi	8m
Muncaster Mill Road	4.5 mi	8m
Intercounty Connector	4.2 mi	5m
Ritchie Marlboro Road	2.3 mi	4m
Georgia Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Norbeck Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Orion Lane	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 14.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Altair Lane

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Altair Lane

Turn left onto Polaris Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Polaris Drive

Turn left onto Orion Lane

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Orion Lane

Turn right onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Turn left onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, I 495 North Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 95; I 495

13 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

1.6 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 28A Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto MD 650

5.1 mi · 8 min · New Hampshire Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto MD 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

Turn right onto MD 28

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Norbeck Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto MD 115

4.5 mi · 8 min · Muncaster Mill Road

Turn left onto Redland Road

96 ft · 2 sec · Redland Road

Arrive at destination

Redland Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.8 mi from Westphalia, MD · 25m into the drive

census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, Suburb of Washington DC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kemp Mill, 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

Gaithersburg, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kemp Mill, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Westphalia, 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

$5.57 one way

$11.14 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$6.10	$12.20
premium	$4.93	$6.52	$13.03
diesel	$5.61	$7.42	$14.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.1	$3.53	$1.61
Efficient EV	8.4	$2.94	$1.34
EV Truck/SUV	13.4	$4.70	$2.15

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 as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Westphalia, MD

Late night in Westphalia on Friday

Local time

2:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Late night in Redland on Friday

Local time

2:52 AM

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

11 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

53m 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 Westphalia, MD to Redland, MD covers 33.6 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue, Muncaster Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Westphalia, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.57 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 15 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Between Westphalia, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward 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.

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Trip from Westphalia, MD to Redland, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Redland, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Westphalia, MD

Redland, MD

Same local time

11 degrees cooler at arrival

53m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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