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Trip from Denton, 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

2h 3m

Distance

86.3 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

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Downtown Denton, MD, MD

Denton, MD

Jonathan Borba

Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

Stepan Vrany

Trip Overview

This 86.3-mile drive from Denton to Redland, Maryland, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via Ocean Gateway, John Hanson Highway, and the Capital Beltway, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more local feel. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this route is quite budget-friendly for a day's excursion. The journey, entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, offers a straightforward path for those looking for a direct connection between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

43.2 miles from Denton, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ocean Gateway 28.5 mi 39m
John Hanson Highway 18.4 mi 22m
Capital Beltway 8.5 mi 10m
Queen Anne Highway 6.2 mi 8m
Shore Highway 5.6 mi 7m
New Hampshire Avenue 5.1 mi 8m
Muncaster Mill Road 4.5 mi 8m
Intercounty Connector 4.2 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Ocean Gateway — 28.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 619

68 ft · 6 sec · South 6th Street
2

Turn left onto Market Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Market Street
3

Turn left onto MD 404 Business

307 ft · 5 sec · Gay Street
4

Continue on MD 404 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · Meeting House Road
5

Turn left onto MD 404

5.6 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
6

Continue on MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
7

Take the exit

527 ft · 14 sec
8

Merge onto US 50

29 mi · 39 min · Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

18 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 95; I 495

6.9 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

1.6 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 28A Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn slight right onto MD 650

5.1 mi · 8 min · New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
17

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton Use the straight lane.
20

Turn right onto MD 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
21

Turn right onto MD 28

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
22

Turn right onto MD 115

4.5 mi · 8 min · Muncaster Mill Road
23

Turn left onto Redland Road

96 ft · 2 sec · Redland Road
24

Arrive at destination

Redland Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour duration and 86.3-mile distance, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous day trip. You can depart at your leisure, but consider an earlier start to avoid potential local traffic, especially as you approach the Capital Beltway. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $14 estimated cost is based on consistent travel, and planning a fuel stop before hitting the more developed areas around the Capital Beltway might be wise.

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 43.2 miles from Denton, MD, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 19 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.2 miles or 1h 1m 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 41m

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 Denton, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Denton, MD

This is one driving day of about 86.3 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Denton, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 28.5 miles.

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

Bowie, MD

43 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

Stevensville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Annapolis, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.2 miles from Denton, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grasonville, Maryland

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 24.7

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

Visit website

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grasonville, Maryland

0.3 mi

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grasonville, Maryland

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denton, Maryland

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14109347519

Visit website

Gardenia’s Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gaithersburg, Maryland

2.1 mi

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 24.7

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

Visit website

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 24.7

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278807

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 24.7

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278113

Visit website

Reuben's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.2

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14102670441

Gola Ethiopian Restaurant & Market

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74

Silver Spring, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12025978178

Visit website

Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 43.2

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+14102638333

Visit website

Killarney House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49.3

Davidsonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14107988700

Visit website

18TWENTY Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 30.8

Stevensville, Maryland

Hours: 4–8 pm

+14106435757

Visit website

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Denton, Maryland

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14109347519

Visit website

Gardenia’s Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.3

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13013557144

Visit website

7-Eleven Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 67.8

Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 67.8

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 55.5

Bowie, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 67.8

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 67.8

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14106851109

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 49.3

Gambrills, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 55.5

Bowie, MD

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 67.8

Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Capital Hotel Annapolis

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 43.2

Annapolis, Maryland

+14438376481

Visit website

We Rock the Spectrum - Gaithersburg

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 86.3

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+13013558486

Visit website

Annapolis Eventours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 43.2

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14435101348

Visit website

College Park Aviation Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 67.8

College Park, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13018646029

Visit website

Tuckahoe State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 6.2

Queen Anne, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+14108201668

Visit website

National Museum of Health and Medicine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 74

Silver Spring, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+13013193300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 60.5 and 80.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
60.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

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

Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silv...
9
61 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7B Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
8
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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
80.1 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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
80.4 mi into trip | ~1h 51m 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

$14.31 one way

$28.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.67 $31.34
premium $4.93 $16.74 $33.47
diesel $5.61 $19.05 $38.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.9 0 $9.06 $4.14
Efficient EV 21.6 0 $7.55 $3.45
EV Truck/SUV 34.5 0 $12.08 $5.52

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Denton, MD

Night in Denton on Saturday

Local time

10:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 10 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Night in Redland on Saturday

Local time

10:44 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

7 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

2h 3m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 83.4
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 86.3
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 86.3
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 on this route, indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.5 miles along Ocean Gateway. This suggests a journey with frequent changes in direction and likely passing through various towns and local communities rather than a continuous high-speed segment. The road character will likely shift as you transition between the different named roads, offering a varied driving experience that keeps you engaged.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on Ocean Gateway.

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 60.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 86.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 60.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 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 Denton, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.

Silver Spring

60.5 mi in | ~1h 21m

White Oak

70.1 mi in | ~1h 35m

Olney

80.1 mi in | ~1h 50m

Wheaton

80.1 mi in | ~1h 50m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 86.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on Ocean Gateway. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 60.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 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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