Origin
Redland, MD
Late night in Redland on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Aspen Hill, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Aspen Hill, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Redland and Aspen Hill, Maryland, this 6.9-mile route is a straightforward local connection. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 13 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a negligible fuel cost of roughly $1, this drive is exceptionally budget-friendly. Because the distance is so short, you certainly do not need to worry about overnight logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss route that keeps you within the Northeast region for the duration of your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Georgia Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Norbeck Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Redland Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muncaster Mill Road
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Aspen Hill, 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
·
31 sec
·
Norbeck Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto MD 97
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight left
238 ft
·
8 sec
6
Turn slight left
72 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn right
175 ft
·
12 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Turn right onto MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MD 28 / Norbeck Road
Turn left onto MD 28 / Norbeck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Turn right onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Aspen Hill, MD
Late night in Aspen Hill on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
9 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
13m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating a mix of Muncaster Mill Road, Georgia Avenue, and Norbeck Road, as this route features zero highway miles. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on Muncaster Mill Road, which spans 4.5 miles before you transition onto the other local roads. Because of the frequent turns and local traffic flow, you should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention throughout the short 13-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Muncaster Mill Road.
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 MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road.
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 13m drive. You will face about 4 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 (MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MD 28 / Norbeck Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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 4.5 miles on Muncaster Mill Road. 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 (MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MD 28 / Norbeck Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): 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 Aspen Hill, 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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