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Trip from Redland, MD to Forestville, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

33.3 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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Downtown Redland, MD, MD

Redland, MD

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census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Forestville, MD

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Trip Overview

Redland, MD to Forestville, MD is 33.3 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Capital Beltway, New Hampshire Avenue, and Muncaster Mill Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Maryland, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a highly turn-heavy drive that winds through familiar territory. It's a short enough journey that you can easily fit it into your schedule without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Capital Beltway 16.9 mi 22m
New Hampshire Avenue 5.1 mi 9m
Muncaster Mill Road 4.5 mi 8m
Intercounty Connector 4.4 mi 5m
Georgia Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Norbeck Road 0.2 mi <1m
Forestville Road 0.2 mi <1m
Pennsylvania Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Capital Beltway — 16.9 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Forestville, 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 13 Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

361 ft · 8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak Use 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 Park Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto I 495

17 mi · 22 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 11B Toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto MD 4

524 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward Marlboro Pike
15

Turn straight onto Forestville Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Forestville Road
16

Turn left onto Marlboro Pike

353 ft · 12 sec · Marlboro Pike
17

Turn left onto Pumphrey Drive

74 ft · 9 sec · Pumphrey Drive
18

Turn left

40 ft · 3 sec
19

Arrive at destination

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

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

Seat Pleasant, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

College Park, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.7 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | MD 97 / Georgia Avenue

Turn left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
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
8
32.4 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington

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 11B Toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Wa...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.52 one way

$11.04 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.05 $12.09
premium $4.93 $6.46 $12.92
diesel $5.61 $7.35 $14.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 0 $3.50 $1.60
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.91 $1.33
EV Truck/SUV 13.3 0 $4.66 $2.13

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Redland, MD

Late night in Redland on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Forestville, MD

Late night in Forestville on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 5 to 13 mph 2% chance 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

7 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

51m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway miles, meaning you'll be navigating a series of city streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.9 miles on the Capital Beltway. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road type as you transition between New Hampshire Avenue and Muncaster Mill Road. The character of the drive is distinctly local, offering a close-up view of the surrounding communities.

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: 16.9 mi on Capital Beltway.

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 4.7 miles in near MD 97 / Georgia Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 16 decision points packed into just 33.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 Forestville, MD, road signs point toward White Oak and College Park.

White Oak

9.9 mi in | ~16m

College Park

15.3 mi in | ~26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m 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 16.9 miles on Capital Beltway. 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 Forestville, 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 4.7 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 Forestville, 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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