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Trip from College Park, MD to Redland, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

20 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

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Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

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Trip Overview

College Park, MD to Redland, MD is 20 miles and takes about 37 minutes via New Hampshire Avenue, Muncaster Mill Road, and Intercounty Connector, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive primarily within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward trip with frequent turns as you navigate local roads. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger travel plan, offering a simple way to get from one point to another without extensive highway driving.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Hampshire Avenue 5.7 mi 10m
Muncaster Mill Road 4.5 mi 8m
Intercounty Connector 4.2 mi 5m
Adelphi Road 2.3 mi 4m
Georgia Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Mowatt Lane 0.4 mi 1m
Knox Road 0.4 mi 1m
Campus Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Hampshire Avenue — 5.7 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Redland, MD.

1

Start on Knox Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Knox Road
2

Turn right onto Mowatt Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mowatt Lane
3

Enter roundabout onto Campus Drive

172 ft · 5 sec · Campus Drive
4

Continue on Campus Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Campus Drive
5

Turn right onto Adelphi Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Adelphi Road
6

Turn right onto MD 650

5.7 mi · 10 min · New Hampshire Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
8

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto MD 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
12

Turn right onto MD 28

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
13

Turn right onto MD 115

4.5 mi · 8 min · Muncaster Mill Road
14

Turn left onto Redland Road

96 ft · 2 sec · Redland Road
15

Arrive at destination

Redland Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Mowatt Lane

Turn right onto Mowatt Lane

Navigation decision point

5
3.5 mi into trip | ~8m 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
13.7 mi into trip | ~24m 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 mi into trip | ~25m 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
15.3 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

$3.32 one way

$6.63 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.63 $7.26
premium $4.93 $3.88 $7.76
diesel $5.61 $4.42 $8.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 0 $2.10 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.80 $1.28

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

College Park, MD

Late night in College Park on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Late night in Redland on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 AM

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

25 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

37m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 20 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 5.7 miles along New Hampshire Avenue. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience, as you'll be making frequent adjustments to direction rather than settling into a steady highway pace. The drive will likely feel like a typical suburban commute, requiring attention to traffic signals and intersections.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on New Hampshire Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Mowatt Lane.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (Mowatt Lane): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 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 College Park, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.

Olney

13.7 mi in | ~24m

Wheaton

13.7 mi in | ~24m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m 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 5.7 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 (Mowatt Lane): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 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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