If you are planning a trip from Redland to Berlin, Maryland, expect a 145-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 27 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $24 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. You will navigate via the John Hanson Highway, Dupont Boulevard, and the Blue Star Memorial Highway. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent geographic feel throughout the trip. It is a straightforward drive that balances time on the road with the convenience of staying within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.5 miles from Redland, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi
30m
Dupont Boulevard
20 mi
28m
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi
21m
Seashore Highway
18.4 mi
26m
Shore Highway
13.5 mi
18m
Worcester Highway
9.3 mi
13m
Capital Beltway
8.8 mi
11m
US 50
6.9 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Berlin, 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
4.4 mi·5 min·Intercounty Connector
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 13Toward MD 650: Ashton, White OakUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
361 ft·8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White OakUse the left / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto MD 650
5.1 mi·9 min·New Hampshire Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College ParkUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 495
8.8 mi·11 min·Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 19AToward US 50 East: AnnapolisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 50
19 mi·21 min·John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
22 mi·30 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
6.9 mi·9 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
16
Turn left onto MD 404
6.2 mi·8 min·Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi·7 min·Shore Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit onto MD 404 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·MD 404 Business
19
Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business
0.4 mi·50 sec·Franklin Street
20
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South 5th Avenue
21
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft·7 sec·Legion Road
22
Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404
8.1 mi·11 min·Shore Highway
23
Continue on DE 404
7.5 mi·9 min·Seashore Highway
24
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi·46 sec·Market Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
26
Continue on DE 404
11 mi·17 min·Seashore Highway
27
Turn right onto US 113
20 mi·28 min·Dupont Boulevard
28
Continue on US 113
9.3 mi·13 min·Worcester Highway
29
Turn right onto MD 376
0.3 mi·45 sec·Bay Street
30
Turn slight left onto Church Street
522 ft·23 sec·Church Street
31
Turn right onto Tripoli Street
17 ft·0 sec·Tripoli Street
32
Arrive at destination
Tripoli Street
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is key to managing this 145-mile trip effectively. Since the route requires only one planned stop, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your itinerary based on your personal pace. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the drive can be more tiring than highway driving, so prioritize a meaningful break to stretch your legs. Given the $24 fuel estimate, it is wise to check your levels before leaving Redland to avoid unnecessary stops. Make sure to stay alert during the local road sections where turns are more frequent, ensuring you stay focused on the changing traffic patterns along the way.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.5 miles from Redland, MD, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.5 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berlin, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Redland, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Redland, MD
This is one driving day of about 145 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Redland, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 21.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 65.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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9.9 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 650: Ashton, 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 13
Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak
8
10.1 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
6
15.3 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
7
24.3 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
6
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.04 one way
$48.08 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$26.33
$52.66
premium
$4.93
$28.12
$56.24
diesel
$5.61
$32.01
$64.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.5
0
$15.23
$6.96
Efficient EV
36.3
0
$12.69
$5.80
EV Truck/SUV
58
0
$20.30
$9.28
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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 16, 2026
Origin
Redland, MD
Night
in Redland on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Berlin, MD
Night
in Berlin on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ridgely, MD
73 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
3h 27m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 6% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 21.6-mile segment on the Blue Star Memorial Highway. Because the road conditions shift frequently, the drive offers a more engaging experience than a standard highway slog. Be prepared for constant changes in pace as you transition between these different road types throughout the 3-hour journey.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 9.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 145 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: 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 Redland, MD and Berlin, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park and Rehoboth.
White Oak
9.9 mi in|~16m
College Park
15.3 mi in|~26m
Rehoboth
65.6 mi in|~1h 32m|via US 50
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 145 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Berlin, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Assateague Island National Seashore and Monocacy National Battlefield (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Berlin, MD, but most travelers stay overnight.
