Origin
Chillum, MD
Afternoon in Chillum on Tuesday
Local time
1:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chillum, MD to Redland, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chillum, MD
Jonathan Borba
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
This 20.7-mile journey from Chillum, MD to Redland, MD is a short, one-day trip with an estimated duration of 36 minutes. Expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this drive. The route primarily utilizes New Hampshire Avenue and Muncaster Mill Road, with a short section on the Intercounty Connector, and features a turn-heavy local drive profile. Since it's a quick trip, it's perfect for fitting into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Northeast region throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Riggs Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Norbeck Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Redland Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hampshire Avenue
— 9.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillum, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on MD 212
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Riggs Road
Use the right lane.
2
Turn right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto MD 650
9.2 mi
·
16 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Intercounty Connector
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8B-A
Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8A
Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto MD 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
9
Turn right onto MD 28
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto MD 115
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Muncaster Mill Road
11
Turn left onto Redland Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Redland Road
12
Arrive at destination
Redland Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Eastern Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Turn right onto MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m 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...
5
16 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MD 28 / Norbeck Road
Turn right onto MD 28 / Norbeck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Redland on Tuesday
Local time
1:09 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
8 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
36m 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?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a local road experience with no highway travel whatsoever. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.2 miles along New Hampshire Avenue. As you navigate, you'll experience a dynamic local drive that keeps your attention without the monotony of interstate speeds. The road profile suggests a constant engagement with intersections and changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on New Hampshire Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.4 miles in near Eastern Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Eastern Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chillum, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.
Olney
14.5 mi in
|
~23m
Wheaton
14.5 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on New Hampshire Avenue. 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 0.4 miles (Eastern Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Redland, MD
More from Chillum, MD
More trips to Redland, MD
Explore more options from Chillum, MD or browse trips ending in Redland, MD.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MD road trips.