Road Trips from Redland, MD
Redland, MD is a great starting point for a variety of day trips. You've got options that are less than an hour away, perfect for a quick escape. Many of these close destinations offer access to parks like the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. If you're up for a longer drive, there's a coastal option too, though it's a significantly longer commitment. Most routes are mostly flat, making for an easy drive.
Total Routes
36
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
29
Under 2 hours
34 total in this range
Arbutus, MD
48m34.1 mi one way
This 34.1-mile drive to Arbutus, MD takes less than an hour and features mostly flat terrain. It's a solid choice if you want a short drive with park access, similar to the trip to Chevy Chase but a bit longer. The drive score is high at 8.
Chevy Chase, MD
26m15.7 mi one way
For a quick outing, this 15.7-mile trip to Chevy Chase, MD is ideal, clocking in at just 0.4 hours. It offers park access, including the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, and is a shorter option compared to the drive to Frederick. The drive score is 8.
Frederick, MD
39m27.2 mi one way
This 27.2-mile route to Frederick, MD is a straightforward option, primarily highway driving. It's a bit longer than trips to Bethesda or Chevy Chase but still under an hour. You'll have access to Monocacy National Battlefield along the way. The drive score is 8.
Bethesda, MD
27m15.7 mi one way
A 15.7-mile drive to Bethesda, MD takes about half an hour. This route mixes highway and surface roads and provides park access, similar to Chevy Chase. It’s a convenient choice for a short trip with options for outdoor exploration nearby. The drive score is 8.
Ferndale, MD
54m38.2 mi one way
This 38.2-mile trip to Ferndale, MD is one of the longer day trip options, taking about 0.9 hours. It offers a mixed drive profile and access to nearby parks like the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. It’s a bit further than Arbutus but still manageable for a day out.
Full-day getaway
Berlin, MD
3h 27m145 mi one way
If you're looking for a longer excursion, this 145-mile drive to Berlin, MD takes about 3.5 hours. It’s the most distinct option, heading towards the coast and including Assateague Island National Seashore. This route is characterized as turn-heavy local driving.
Pittsville, MD
3h 12m134.5 mi one way
This 134.5-mile drive to Pittsville, MD is a long haul at 3.2 hours, primarily using surface roads. It's one of the furthest options from Redland and doesn't list specific nearby parks in the data provided, making it a different kind of destination than closer options.
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Berlin, MD
3h 27m145 mi one way
Arbutus, MD
48m34.1 mi one way
Chevy Chase, MD
26m15.7 mi one way
Frederick, MD
39m27.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers good opportunities to explore parks like the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the mostly flat terrain available on many routes.
Summer
Summer trips benefit from the mostly flat terrain and park access, ideal for outdoor activities before the heat becomes too intense.
Fall
Fall drives are pleasant with mostly flat terrain and access to national park sites, offering scenic views on shorter or longer excursions.
Winter
Winter drives are manageable with mostly flat terrain, though park access may be limited depending on weather conditions.
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