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Trip from Redland, MD to Frederick, MD

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

Drive Time

39m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

Stepan Vrany

city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Frederick, MD

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 27.2-mile drive from Redland, MD, to Frederick, MD, is easily manageable in about 39 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route predominantly utilizes major roadways, with about 70% of the journey on highways. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You'll be staying within the Northeast region throughout this journey. Given its short duration and focus on efficiency, no overnight stops are necessary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 270 19.2 mi 23m
Midcounty Highway 3.1 mi 4m
Buckeystown Pike 1.6 mi 3m
Montgomery Village Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Shady Grove Road 0.6 mi 1m
East Street 0.5 mi <1m
Muncaster Mill Road 0.3 mi <1m
South Carroll Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 270 — 19.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Frederick, MD.

1

Start on Redland Road

96 ft · 9 sec · Redland Road
2

Turn left onto MD 115

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Muncaster Mill Road
3

Turn left onto Shady Grove Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shady Grove Road
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto Midcounty Highway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Midcounty Highway
5

At end of road, turn left onto MD 124

0.8 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
6

Continue on MD 124

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Quince Orchard Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 270 North
8

Merge onto I 270

19 mi · 23 min · I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 31 Toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto MD 85

1.3 mi · 2 min · Buckeystown Pike
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on MD 85

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Buckeystown Pike
12

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Street
13

Enter roundabout onto East Street

119 ft · 2 sec · East Street
14

Continue on East Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East Street
15

Turn left onto MD 144

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East South Street
16

Turn right onto South Carroll Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · South Carroll Street
17

Turn left onto MD 144

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Patrick Street
18

Arrive at destination

MD 144

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
5.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 270

Merge onto I 270

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.4 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown

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 31 Toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
5
24.7 mi into trip | ~33m in | MD 85 / Buckeystown Pike

Turn right onto MD 85 / Buckeystown Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
26.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | East Street

Enter roundabout onto East Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
27.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | MD 144 / East Patrick Street

Turn left onto MD 144 / East Patrick Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.51 one way

$9.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.94 $9.88
premium $4.93 $5.28 $10.55
diesel $5.61 $6.01 $12.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Redland, MD

Late night in Redland on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frederick, MD

Late night in Frederick on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

8 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

39m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 27.2-mile trek. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-270, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 19.2 miles. The drive also incorporates segments of Midcounty Highway and Buckeystown Pike, offering a mix of high-speed travel and potentially more local road transitions. This route is designed for getting from point A to point B efficiently rather than scenic exploration.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on I 270.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Midcounty Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near I 270.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles (MD 85 / Buckeystown Pike): 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.

On the drive from Redland, MD to Frederick, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Buckeystown along the way.

Buckeystown

24.4 mi in | ~32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on I 270. 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: at 5.1 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.7 miles (MD 85 / Buckeystown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). 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 Frederick, 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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