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Trip from Parole, 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 4m

Distance

43.8 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

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Downtown Parole, MD, MD

Parole, MD

Mikhail Nilov

Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

Stepan Vrany

Trip Overview

Parole, MD to Redland, MD is 43.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via John Hanson Highway and Capital Beltway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of local driving rather than an open highway cruise. It's a manageable distance, making it suitable for a single-day trip where you can afford to be flexible with your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John Hanson Highway 16.8 mi 19m
Capital Beltway 8.5 mi 10m
New Hampshire Avenue 5.1 mi 8m
Muncaster Mill Road 4.5 mi 8m
Intercounty Connector 4.2 mi 5m
West Street 0.9 mi 1m
Georgia Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Norbeck Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: John Hanson Highway — 16.8 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Hicks Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Hicks Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto MD 450

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Merge onto US 50; US 301

17 mi · 19 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 7B Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
6

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.
7

Merge onto I 95; I 495

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

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

1.6 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 28A Toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn slight right onto MD 650

5.1 mi · 8 min · New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
12

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 8B-A Toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 8A Toward MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto MD 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
16

Turn right onto MD 28

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Norbeck Road
Use the right lane.
17

Turn right onto MD 115

4.5 mi · 8 min · Muncaster Mill Road
18

Turn left onto Redland Road

96 ft · 2 sec · Redland Road
19

Arrive at destination

Redland Road

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, Suburb of Washington DC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kemp Mill, MD

22 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

Bowie, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Carrollton, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Parole, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 37.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington
9
18.5 mi into trip | ~23m 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
27.6 mi into trip | ~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
37.6 mi into trip | ~51m 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
37.9 mi into trip | ~52m 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

$7.26 one way

$14.52 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.95 $15.91
premium $4.93 $8.49 $16.99
diesel $5.61 $9.67 $19.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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 13.1 0 $4.60 $2.10
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.83 $1.75
EV Truck/SUV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Parole, MD

Late night in Parole on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Redland, MD

Late night in Redland on Sunday

Local time

3:33 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

1h 4m 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 trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating a series of connecting roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.8 miles along the John Hanson Highway. As you progress, you'll experience a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction and speed, typical of moving through suburban and local areas. Be prepared for a more engaging drive that requires consistent attention to navigation rather than a straightforward, uninterrupted highway journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on John Hanson Highway.

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 1.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 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 Parole, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring, White Oak, Olney and Wheaton.

Silver Spring

18 mi in | ~22m

White Oak

27.6 mi in | ~35m

Olney

37.6 mi in | ~51m

Wheaton

37.6 mi in | ~51m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on John Hanson Highway. 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 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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