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Trip from Garrett Park, 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

23m

Distance

10.5 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

Downtown Garrett Park, MD, MD

Garrett Park, MD

RDNE Stock project

Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

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Trip Overview

Garrett Park, MD to Redland, MD is 10.5 miles and takes about 23m via Rockville Pike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maryland. It's a straightforward local drive, perfect for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll be navigating primarily through suburban areas, making it an easy, low-stress journey. Consider this route for a brief inter-county hop or a simple errand run.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rockville Pike 3.4 mi 7m
Redland Road 2 mi 4m
East Gude Drive 1.8 mi 3m
Crabbs Branch Way 1.1 mi 2m
First Street 0.7 mi 1m
Strathmore Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Norbeck Road 0.4 mi <1m
Waverly Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Rockville Pike — 3.4 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

215 ft · 22 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Waverly Avenue

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Waverly Avenue
3

Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

475 ft · 25 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
4

Turn right onto MD 547

0.7 mi · 1 min · Strathmore Avenue
5

Turn right onto MD 355

3.4 mi · 7 min · Rockville Pike
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto MD 911

0.7 mi · 1 min · First Street
7

Continue on MD 28

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Norbeck Road
8

Turn left onto East Gude Drive

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Gude Drive
9

Turn right onto Crabbs Branch Way

1.1 mi · 2 min · Crabbs Branch Way
10

Turn right onto Redland Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Redland Road
11

Arrive at destination

Redland Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Waverly Avenue

Turn left onto Waverly Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | MD 547 / Strathmore Avenue

Turn right onto MD 547 / Strathmore Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | MD 355 / Rockville Pike

Turn right onto MD 355 / Rockville Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
7.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | Crabbs Branch Way

Turn right onto Crabbs Branch Way

Navigation decision point

4
8.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | Redland Road

Turn right onto Redland Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.74 one way

$3.48 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.91 $3.81
premium $4.93 $2.04 $4.07
diesel $5.61 $2.32 $4.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.10 $0.50
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.92 $0.42
EV Truck/SUV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Garrett Park, MD

Afternoon in Garrett Park on Sunday

Local time

12:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Afternoon in Redland on Sunday

Local time

12:29 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

2 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

23m 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 drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway mileage contributing to the 10.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles along Rockville Pike, indicating frequent intersections and changes in direction. Expect a consistent pace dictated by local traffic and traffic signals rather than high-speed cruising. As you progress, the route will likely transition between different local roads, including Redland Road and East Gude Drive, each with its own traffic patterns.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Rockville Pike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 early in the drive near Waverly Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Waverly Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MD 547 / Strathmore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MD 355 / Rockville Pike): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Rockville Pike. 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: near the start (Waverly Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MD 547 / Strathmore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MD 355 / Rockville Pike): 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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