Origin
Redland, MD
Late night in Redland on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Highland, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Highland, MD
Rámon van Raaij
Trip Overview
This 12.8-mile drive from Redland, MD to Highland, MD is a quick local hop, estimated to take just 25 minutes. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily using Bowie Mill Road, Olney Sandy Spring Road, and Ashton Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is a minimal $2. Given its proximity and short duration, this route offers a flexible option for a quick local excursion within the Northeast region of Maryland.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bowie Mill Road | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Ashton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Clarksville Pike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Olney Laytonsville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Redland Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Scaggsville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bowie Mill Road
— 3.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Highland, MD.
1
Start on Redland Road
96 ft
·
7 sec
·
Redland Road
2
Turn right onto MD 115
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Muncaster Mill Road
3
Turn left onto Bowie Mill Road
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Bowie Mill Road
4
Turn right onto MD 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Olney Laytonsville Road
5
Continue on MD 108
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
6
Continue on MD 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
7
Continue on MD 108
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Clarksville Pike
8
Turn right onto MD 216
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Scaggsville Road
9
Arrive at destination
MD 216
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Turn right onto MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Bowie Mill Road
Turn left onto Bowie Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MD 108 / Olney Laytonsville Road
Turn right onto MD 108 / Olney Laytonsville Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MD 216 / Scaggsville Road
Turn right onto MD 216 / Scaggsville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Highland, MD
Late night in Highland on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
25m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on Bowie Mill Road. This road's personality is defined by its frequent turns and local road feel, meaning you'll be navigating through community roads rather than open highways. The character remains consistent throughout, focusing on a connected, local driving experience rather than expansive open stretches.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Bowie Mill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Bowie Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (MD 108 / Olney Laytonsville Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on Bowie Mill Road. 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: near the start (MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Bowie Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (MD 108 / Olney Laytonsville Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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