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Trip from Charlotte Hall, 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 34m

Distance

64.1 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

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Downtown Charlotte Hall, MD, MD

Charlotte Hall, MD

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Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

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Trip Overview

This 69.9-mile drive from Charlotte Hall, MD to Redland, MD takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes and is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, making for a relaxed journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, which is quite manageable for this relatively short distance. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward exploration of Maryland's local byways. Consider this a simple, direct trip ideal for a quick excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

32.1 miles from Charlotte Hall, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Capital Beltway 20 mi 26m
Leonardtown Road 10.6 mi 14m
Branch Avenue 9 mi 11m
New Hampshire Avenue 5.1 mi 8m
Muncaster Mill Road 4.5 mi 8m
Intercounty Connector 4.2 mi 5m
Mattawoman Beantown Road 3.3 mi 5m
Crain Highway 2.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 20 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

170 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Charlotte Hall Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Charlotte Hall Road
3

Turn right onto Golden Beach Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Golden Beach Road
4

Turn left onto MD 5

1.0 mi · 1 min · Three Notch Road
5

Continue on MD 5

11 mi · 14 min · Leonardtown Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn right onto MD 5

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
7

Merge onto US 301; MD 5

2.5 mi · 3 min · Crain Highway
Use the left lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5

9.0 mi · 11 min · Branch Avenue
Toward MD 5 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 95; I 495

18 mi · 24 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

1.6 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 28A Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn slight right onto MD 650

5.1 mi · 8 min · New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
15

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto MD 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
19

Turn right onto MD 28

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
20

Turn right onto MD 115

4.5 mi · 8 min · Muncaster Mill Road
21

Turn left onto Redland Road

96 ft · 2 sec · Redland Road
22

Arrive at destination

Redland Road

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 1 hour and 22-minute duration, this trip is best enjoyed with a flexible departure time, perhaps mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour. Since there are no designated stops and the longest stretch is not a factor, you can easily pull over whenever you see something that interests you, though keep in mind the frequent turns. With a fuel cost of about $12, you likely won't need to worry about refueling unless you're starting with a very low tank. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage for Charlotte Hall Road and Golden Beach Road, as they are key to staying on track.

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 32.1 miles from Charlotte Hall, MD, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 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 14 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.1 miles or 45m 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 18m

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 Charlotte Hall, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Charlotte Hall, MD

This is one driving day of about 64.1 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Charlotte Hall, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Capital Beltway for about 20 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Forestville, MD

32 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

Waldorf, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Forestville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Charlotte Hall, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.5 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
18.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | MD 5 / Branch Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5 / Branch Avenue toward MD 5 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 5 North: Washington
7
27.5 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
8
47.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m 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...
8
57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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

$10.63 one way

$21.25 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.64 $23.28
premium $4.93 $12.43 $24.86
diesel $5.61 $14.15 $28.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.73 $3.08
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.97 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Charlotte Hall, MD

Night in Charlotte Hall on Saturday

Local time

10:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Night in Redland on Saturday

Local time

10:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 34m 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.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 61.9
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov
Monocacy National Battlefield

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...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 64.1
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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!

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 64.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 69.9-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on roads like Charlotte Hall Road and Golden Beach Road for the full duration. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be constantly engaged with the road, making frequent turns part of the experience. This profile suggests a drive that requires consistent attention to navigation but rewards with a more intimate feel of the local landscape.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on Capital Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 18.5 miles in near MD 5 / Branch Avenue.

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 64.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 18.5 miles (MD 5 / Branch Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Charlotte Hall, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.

College Park

27.5 mi in | ~39m

Silver Spring

46.2 mi in | ~1h 4m | via I 495

White Oak

47.9 mi in | ~1h 6m

Olney

57.8 mi in | ~1h 22m

Wheaton

57.8 mi in | ~1h 22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20 miles on Capital Beltway. 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 18.5 miles (MD 5 / Branch Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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