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
30.9 mi
50 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
Gambrills, MD
Joachim Hoholm
This 30.9-mile drive from Redland, MD to Gambrills, MD is a quick, one-day trip that should take about 51 minutes to complete. Primarily navigating on roads like the Intercounty Connector, Muncaster Mill Road, and Laurel Fort Meade Road, this route offers a local driving experience with a moderate amount of highway time (6%). With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this trip is budget-friendly. The entire journey stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, making it a straightforward local excursion rather than a multi-day adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Laurel Fort Meade Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Annapolis Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Fort Meade Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Gambrills, 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
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll
Turn straight onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto MD 198
Continue on MD 198
Continue on MD 198
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 32
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MD 175
Enter roundabout onto MD 175
Continue on MD 175
Turn left onto Gambrills Road
Turn right onto Maple Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.5 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 200 Toll toward US 1 North: Laurel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 175: Odenton, Fort Meade
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 175 East: Odenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Maple Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Redland on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Gambrills on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 51-minute journey. While about 6% of the route involves highway travel, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles along the Intercounty Connector. This means you'll be navigating a series of turns and changes in road type, rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different local thoroughfares.
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.
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 13 decision points packed into just 30.9 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 16.9 miles (MD 200 Toll): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Redland, MD to Gambrills, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Meade along the way.
Fort Meade
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 30.9 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.
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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