Origin
Redland, MD
Late night in Redland on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Kingsley, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Kingsley, MD
Los Muertos Crew
Trip Overview
Redland, MD to Kingsley, MD is 14.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 270 and Midcounty Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's best suited as a quick transit rather than a destination trip. You'll likely find the journey efficient, with most of your travel time spent on major roadways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Midcounty Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Clarksburg Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shady Grove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gateway Center Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Kingsley, 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
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 18
Toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett Regional Park
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto MD 121
489 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clarksburg Road
12
Turn left onto MD 121
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gateway Center Drive
13
At end of road, turn right onto MD 121
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Clarksburg Road
14
Turn right onto Hyattstown Mill Road
190 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hyattstown Mill Road
15
Arrive at destination
Hyattstown Mill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — 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 left onto MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Shady Grove Road
Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
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 18
Toward MD 121: Boyds, Clarksburg
9
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett Regional Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 121 North: Clarksburg, Little Bennett...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Kingsley, MD
Late night in Kingsley on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 45% of it on highways like I 270. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.5 miles on I 270, providing a taste of faster-paced travel. The drive transitions from interstate speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of efficient highway cruising and more suburban-feeling stretches on roads like Midcounty Highway and Clarksburg Road.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 14.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Shady Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
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 Kingsley, MD, road signs point toward Clarksburg and Little Bennett Regional Park.
Clarksburg
11.7 mi in
|
~17m
Little Bennett Regional Park
11.9 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on I 270. 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 Kingsley, 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: near the start (MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Shady Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingsley, 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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