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Trip from Cottage City, 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

43m

Distance

23 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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Downtown Cottage City, MD, MD

Cottage City, MD

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Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 23-mile drive from Cottage City, MD to Redland, MD clocks in at about 43 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with New Hampshire Avenue and Muncaster Mill Road being key parts of your journey, alongside a segment of the Intercounty Connector. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly. The profile of this drive is best described as turn-heavy, indicating a local feel rather than a high-speed transit. Given its short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering flexibility in your timing.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Hampshire Avenue 7.3 mi 12m
Muncaster Mill Road 4.5 mi 8m
Intercounty Connector 4.2 mi 5m
Ager Road 1.2 mi 2m
38th Street 1.2 mi 3m
Riggs Road 0.8 mi 1m
Georgia Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Hamilton Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Hampshire Avenue — 7.3 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cottage City, MD and Redland, MD.

1

Start on Parkwood Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Parkwood Street
2

Turn right onto MD 208

362 ft · 7 sec · 38th Avenue
3

Continue on MD 208

1.2 mi · 3 min · 38th Street
4

Turn left onto MD 208

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Street
5

Turn right onto Ager Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ager Road
6

Turn straight onto MD 410

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East-West Highway
7

Turn right onto MD 212

0.8 mi · 1 min · Riggs Road
8

Turn left onto MD 193

0.6 mi · 1 min · University Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto MD 650

7.3 mi · 12 min · New Hampshire Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
11

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 208 / 38th Avenue

Turn right onto MD 208 / 38th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
4.9 mi into trip | ~12m 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
16.8 mi into trip | ~30m 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
17.1 mi into trip | ~31m 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
18.3 mi into trip | ~34m in | MD 28 / Norbeck Road

Turn right onto MD 28 / Norbeck Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.81 one way

$7.63 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.18 $8.35
premium $4.93 $4.46 $8.92
diesel $5.61 $5.08 $10.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.01 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Cottage City, MD

Afternoon in Cottage City on Sunday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Afternoon in Redland on Sunday

Local time

1:29 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

3 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

43m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 23-mile trip, with zero highway mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles along New Hampshire Avenue. This route emphasizes local road navigation, suggesting you'll be passing through more built-up or residential areas rather than open country. The continuous turns mean you'll need to stay engaged, but the short overall duration makes it manageable. The absence of highway driving ensures a consistent, ground-level experience throughout.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MD 208 / 38th Avenue.

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 23 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (MD 208 / 38th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 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 Cottage City, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.

Olney

16.8 mi in | ~30m

Wheaton

16.8 mi in | ~30m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 23 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.3 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 0.2 miles (MD 208 / 38th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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