Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Fairmount Heights, MD
Jonathan Borba
Redland, MD to Fairmount Heights, MD is 28.9 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Capital Beltway and Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Most of the drive is on surface roads, offering a local feel rather than a high-speed transit. It’s a straightforward connection perfect for a quick errand or a brief leg of a larger trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Eastern Avenue Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| J Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~6,323 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~550 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 33 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Fairmount Heights, MD.
Start on Redland Road
Turn right onto MD 115
Turn left onto MD 28
Turn left onto MD 97
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MD 650
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on MD 201
Take the exit
Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto J Street
At end of road, turn right onto 59th Avenue
Turn left onto H Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 South: White Oak
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward South Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| premium | $5.24 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Redland on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Fairmount Heights on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route features a 100% surface road profile, meaning you'll be navigating local streets for the entire 28.9 miles. While the data mentions the Capital Beltway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, and New Hampshire Avenue as main roads, the overall character is that of surface street driving. You'll encounter frequent intersections and varying speed limits, typical of urban and suburban road networks. Expect a steady pace with plenty of opportunities to observe the surrounding neighborhoods.
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.
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 18 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
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 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
308 ft
Total Descent
698 ft
Highest Point
490 ft
Elevation Range
449 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Redland, MD and Fairmount Heights, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park, Washington, Annapolis and Aquatic Gardens.
White Oak
College Park
Washington
Annapolis
Aquatic Gardens
Founded 1935
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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