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Trip from Crofton, 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

56m

Distance

34.3 mi

55 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

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Downtown Crofton, MD, MD

Crofton, MD

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Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

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Trip Overview

Crofton, MD to Redland, MD is 34.3 miles and takes about 56 minutes via MD 200 Toll, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maryland. You'll encounter a mix of highway driving and surface roads on this relatively short trip. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick commute or an easy afternoon excursion without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MD 200 Toll 11.5 mi 14m
Laurel Bowie Road 9.7 mi 14m
Muncaster Mill Road 4.5 mi 8m
Annapolis Road 2.8 mi 5m
Contee Road 1.1 mi 2m
Baltimore Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Georgia Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Urby Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MD 200 Toll — 11.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Stratton Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Stratton Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Spring Green Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Crofton Parkway
4

Turn right onto Urby Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Urby Drive
5

Turn left onto Good Hope Drive

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Good Hope Drive
6

Turn right onto MD 450

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Defense Highway
7

Merge onto MD 3; MD 450

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Robert Crain Highway
8

Continue on MD 3; MD 450

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North West Crain Highway
9

Turn right onto MD 450

2.8 mi · 5 min · Annapolis Road
10

Turn right onto MD 197

9.7 mi · 14 min · Laurel Bowie Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto Contee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Contee Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
13

Take the ramp onto MD 200 Toll

11 mi · 14 min · MD 200 Toll
Toward MD 200 Toll West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton Use the straight lane.
16

Turn right onto MD 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
17

Turn right onto MD 28

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
18

Turn right onto MD 115

4.5 mi · 8 min · Muncaster Mill Road
19

Turn left onto Redland Road

96 ft · 2 sec · Redland Road
20

Arrive at destination

Redland Road

Where to Stop

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

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

17 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

Gaithersburg, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Crofton, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Spring Green Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | Crofton Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
4.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road

Turn right onto MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
28 mi into trip | ~43m 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
28.3 mi into trip | ~44m 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

$5.69 one way

$11.37 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.23 $12.46
premium $4.93 $6.65 $13.30
diesel $5.61 $7.57 $15.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.65
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.00 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.20

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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

Crofton, MD

Late night in Crofton on Sunday

Local time

3:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Late night in Redland on Sunday

Local time

3:27 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

2 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

56m 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 features a highway share of 34%, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 56 minutes on surface roads. Your longest stretch on a single highway is 11.5 miles along MD 200 Toll. Expect a shift from the limited-access highway to Laurel Bowie Road and then Muncaster Mill Road, indicating a transition to more local traffic and potentially more intersections as you approach your destination.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on MD 200 Toll.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 0.3 miles in near Spring Green Avenue.

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 15 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Spring Green Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Crofton Parkway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.7 miles (MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road): 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.

Between Crofton, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Olney and Wheaton.

Olney

28 mi in | ~43m

Wheaton

28 mi in | ~43m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 11.5 miles on MD 200 Toll. 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 0.3 miles (Spring Green Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Crofton Parkway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.7 miles (MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road): 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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