This 124.5-mile drive from Bel Air, MD to Redland, MD is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 2 hours and 5 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the National Freeway and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (I-70), though with a 0% highway share, expect a more local feel. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, this is an economical journey. Both origin and destination are within the Northeast region of the US, so you'll stay within familiar territory. This drive is well-suited for a single day, offering a straightforward transit between these Maryland locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.6 miles from Bel Air, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
48.3 mi
51m
National Freeway
38.5 mi
43m
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
19.9 mi
24m
McMullen Highway Southwest
6.3 mi
12m
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi
3m
Midcounty Highway
3.1 mi
4m
Montgomery Village Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Shady Grove Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 48.3 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bel Air, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on US 220
6.3 mi·12 min·McMullen Highway Southwest
2
Take the ramp onto US 220
0.4 mi·45 sec·US 220
3
Merge onto I 68; US 40
39 mi·43 min·National Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 70; US 40
4.7 mi·5 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.3 mi·3 min·I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
6
Continue on I 70
44 mi·46 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 53
0.4 mi·51 sec·I 70 Exit 53
Exit 53Toward I 270 South: WashingtonUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 270
20 mi·24 min·Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 11Toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard RoadUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
127 ft·5 sec
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
11
Turn left onto MD 124
0.5 mi·50 sec·Quince Orchard Road
12
Continue on MD 124
0.8 mi·1 min·Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
3.1 mi·4 min·Midcounty Highway
14
At end of road, turn left onto Shady Grove Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Shady Grove Road
15
Turn right onto MD 115
0.3 mi·35 sec·Muncaster Mill Road
16
Turn right onto Redland Road
96 ft·2 sec·Redland Road
17
Arrive at destination
Redland Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes for this 124.5-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving mid-morning could allow for a relaxed start and avoid the peak rush hour. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for brief pauses as needed, perhaps when you notice a fuel gauge nearing the halfway mark, keeping the $21 fuel cost in mind. A specific tip for this route is to be extra attentive to posted speed limits and turn signals as you transition between different local road segments, as the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and speed.
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 61.6 miles from Bel Air, MD, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.3 miles.
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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.6 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
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 Bel Air, 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 Bel Air, MD
This is one driving day of about 123.1 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Bel Air, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 48.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 122.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.7 mi into trip|~13m in|I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge onto I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
96.8 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|I 70 Exit 53
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 53 toward I 270 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward I 270 South: Washington
8
117.1 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quinc...
5
117.9 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
4
122.8 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Turn right onto MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.41 one way
$40.82 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$22.35
$44.70
premium
$4.93
$23.87
$47.75
diesel
$5.61
$27.18
$54.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.9
0
$12.93
$5.91
Efficient EV
30.8
0
$10.77
$4.92
EV Truck/SUV
49.2
0
$17.23
$7.88
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 17, 2026
Origin
Bel Air, MD
Night
in Bel Air on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Redland, MD
Night
in Redland on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
62 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 28m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 101.9
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
$20
near mile 118.9
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 110.4
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
$20
near mile 84.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this particular route, indicated by its 0% highway share. While major roadways like the National Freeway and I-70 are part of the journey, the experience is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation rather than continuous highway cruising. The absence of a 'longest stretch' data point suggests a consistent engagement with varied road conditions. This drive will likely involve navigating through towns and local communities, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape than a pure interstate experience.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.3 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near I 68; US 40 / National Freeway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.8 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.8 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Redland, MD before heading back.
