Origin
Bowleys Quarters, MD
Night in Bowleys Quarters on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
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Trip from Bowleys Quarters, MD to Redland, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
53.9 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowleys Quarters, MD
Jonathan Cooper
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
This 53.9-mile drive from Bowleys Quarters, MD to Redland, MD will take approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of $9. You'll spend about half the time on major highways, making for a relatively quick journey. The route stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Consider this a convenient option for a short, efficient road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 28.1 mi | 34m |
| Intercounty Connector | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Pulaski Highway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Martin Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Carroll Island Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 28.1 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowleys Quarters, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on Carroll Island Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Carroll Island Road
2
Continue on MD 150
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward MD 700 North
4
Turn straight onto MD 700
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Boulevard
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 40 West
6
Merge onto US 40
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pulaski Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 95 South: Washington
8
Merge onto I 95
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
24 mi
·
29 min
·
I 95
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8B-A
Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8A
Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto MD 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
15
Turn right onto MD 28
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto MD 115
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Muncaster Mill Road
17
Turn left onto Redland Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Redland Road
18
Arrive at destination
Redland Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Bowleys Quarters, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 48 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 40 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 40 West
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
37.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
8
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
9
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.94 one way
$17.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Redland on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
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
4 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
1h 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive offers a mixed experience, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 95 and the Intercounty Connector, providing a faster pace for a significant portion of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 28.1 miles on I 95, allowing for a good period of consistent driving. The latter part of the trip may involve more localized roads like Muncaster Mill Road, offering a change in scenery and driving pace as you approach your destination.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.8 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bowleys Quarters, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.
Olney
47.7 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Wheaton
47.7 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 53.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Redland, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.8 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. 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.
How this page is built
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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