Origin
Emmitsburg, MD
Night in Emmitsburg on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emmitsburg, 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
1h 10m
Distance
51.1 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emmitsburg, MD
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Redland, MD
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Trip Overview
This 51.1-mile drive from Emmitsburg, MD, to Redland, MD, is a quick, one-day trip taking about 1 hour and 10 minutes. You'll primarily use the Catoctin Mountain Highway, Eisenhower Memorial Highway, and Frederick Freeway, with about 8% of the journey on highways. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, making it perfect for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend around $8 on fuel for this route, which stays within the Northeast region. This is a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a weekend.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Catoctin Mountain Highway | 20 mi | 27m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 19.9 mi | 24m |
| Frederick Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Midcounty Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Seton Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shady Grove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Catoctin Mountain Highway
— 20 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmitsburg, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on South Seton Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Seton Avenue
2
Take the ramp
203 ft
·
6 sec
3
Merge onto US 15
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Catoctin Mountain Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 15
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Frederick Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 270
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
127 ft
·
5 sec
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
8
Turn left onto MD 124
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
9
Continue on MD 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Village Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Midcounty Highway
11
At end of road, turn left onto Shady Grove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shady Grove Road
12
Turn right onto MD 115
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Muncaster Mill Road
13
Turn right onto Redland Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Redland Road
14
Arrive at destination
Redland Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Emmitsburg, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 51.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 15 / Catoctin Mountain Highway
Merge onto US 15 / Catoctin Mountain Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
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 11
Toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quinc...
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
4
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Turn right onto MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Redland Road
Turn right onto Redland Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.47 one way
$16.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Redland, MD
Night in Redland on Saturday
Local time
10:45 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
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
1h 10m 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 character of this drive is predominantly local and turn-heavy, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and making frequent turns rather than cruising on an open highway. While 8% of the route utilizes highways, the majority is on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20 miles along the Catoctin Mountain Highway. As you progress, expect the landscape to transition from more rural stretches to a more developed, suburban feel as you approach Redland.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on Catoctin Mountain Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 15 / Catoctin Mountain Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 15 / Catoctin Mountain Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 51.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 miles on Catoctin Mountain Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles (US 15 / Catoctin Mountain Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). 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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