Origin
Redland, MD
Night in Redland on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Arbutus, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Arbutus, MD
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Trip Overview
Spanning 34.1 miles, this quick trip from Redland to Arbutus, Maryland, typically takes about 48 minutes to complete. It serves as an efficient connection within the Northeast region, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for the journey, keeping your overall travel costs quite low. Because the trip is short and straightforward, it offers great flexibility for your schedule. You can easily navigate the path using a combination of Muncaster Mill Road, the Intercounty Connector, and I-95. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, this route provides a practical way to transition between these two Maryland communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Intercounty Connector | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Hilltop Circle | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Metropolitan Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| UMBC Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Arbutus, MD.
1
Start on Redland Road
96 ft
·
7 sec
·
Redland Road
2
Turn right onto MD 115
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Muncaster Mill Road
3
Turn left onto MD 28
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Norbeck Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto MD 97
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 200 Toll East
6
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Intercounty Connector
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19C
Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 47A-B
Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 47B
Toward MD 166: Catonsville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto MD 166
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward UMBC Campus
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto UMBC Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
UMBC Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto UMBC Boulevard
190 ft
·
5 sec
·
UMBC Boulevard
19
Continue on UMBC Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
UMBC Boulevard
20
Enter roundabout onto Hilltop Circle
116 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hilltop Circle
21
Continue on Hilltop Circle
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilltop Circle
22
Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
23
Turn left onto Shelbourne Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Shelbourne Road
24
Arrive at destination
Shelbourne Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Redland, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 15.6 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
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 19C
Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 47A-B
Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshal...
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 166: Catonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 47B
Toward MD 166: Catonsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
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.
Destination
Arbutus, MD
Night in Arbutus on Saturday
Local time
10:46 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from local roads to major thoroughfares. With 37% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter a blend of steady cruising and standard traffic flow. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on I-95, where you will cover 12.5 miles of interstate driving. This variety keeps the commute from becoming overly monotonous, as you shift from the slower pace of Muncaster Mill Road onto the faster, high-capacity lanes of the Intercounty Connector. By the time you reach your destination in Arbutus, you will have navigated several distinct road types that define the character of this 48-minute transit.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 15.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
490 ft
149 ft
Total Climb
223 ft
Total Descent
564 ft
Highest Point
490 ft
Elevation Range
341 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Redland, MD and Arbutus, MD, road signs point toward Burtonsville and Catonsville.
Burtonsville
15.6 mi in
|
~23m
Catonsville
31.3 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). 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 12.5 miles on I 95. 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 Arbutus, 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 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Arbutus, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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