Origin
Bartonsville, MD
Morning in Bartonsville on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartonsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Bartonsville, MD to Redland, MD is 29.5 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Eisenhower Memorial Highway and Midcounty Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Maryland, traversing Northeast regions. Expect a drive with frequent turns, characteristic of local routes connecting communities. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick local excursion or an easy addition to a larger trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 18.6 mi | 23m |
| Midcounty Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Buckeystown Pike | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Old National Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shady Grove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 70 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bartonsville, MD and Redland, MD.
Start on Hines Road
Turn left onto Bartonsville Road
Turn left onto MD 144
Continue on MD 144
Turn left onto Monocacy Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto MD 85
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 270
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto MD 124
Continue on MD 124
Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
At end of road, turn left onto Shady Grove Road
Turn right onto MD 115
Turn right onto Redland Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Monocacy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 40 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 85 South: Buckeystown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bartonsville on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Redland on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is primarily a turn-heavy local drive with a 100% highway share. You'll navigate a mix of road types, including the Eisenhower Memorial Highway and Midcounty Highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 18.6 miles on the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. While it involves highway driving, the frequent turns suggest a landscape that shifts from more open stretches to more developed or residential areas. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged.
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 2.1 miles in near Monocacy Boulevard.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Monocacy Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bartonsville, MD to Redland, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Frederick along the way.
Frederick
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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