Redland, MD to Parole, MD is 43.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via John Hanson Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traversing the Northeast region for both its start and end points. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a straightforward and manageable excursion. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
John Hanson Highway
17.4 mi
20m
Capital Beltway
8.8 mi
11m
New Hampshire Avenue
5.1 mi
9m
Muncaster Mill Road
4.5 mi
8m
Intercounty Connector
4.4 mi
5m
West Street
0.6 mi
1m
Georgia Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Norbeck Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 17.4 mi, about 20m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~6,323 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~550 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 33 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Parole, 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 13Toward MD 650: Ashton, White OakUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
361 ft·8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White OakUse 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 ParkUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 495
8.8 mi·11 min·Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 19AToward US 50 East: AnnapolisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 50
17 mi·20 min·John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 23Toward MD 450: ParoleUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
201 ft·10 sec
Toward MD 450 East: Annapolis, Riva Road, Parole
16
Turn left onto MD 450
0.6 mi·1 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Hicks Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·Hicks Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Hicks Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 21.8 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 9.9 and 42.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
24.3 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
7
42.7 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward MD 450: Parole
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward MD 450: Parole
7
42.8 mi into trip|~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 450 East: Annapolis, Riva Road, Parole
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.1
0
$4.58
$2.09
Efficient EV
10.9
0
$3.82
$1.74
EV Truck/SUV
17.4
0
$6.10
$2.79
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Redland, MD
Late night
in Redland on Friday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 2 to 6 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 4:35PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 4:34PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washingt...
Destination
Parole, MD
Late night
in Parole on Friday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 6 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 4:35PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 4:34PM EDT until September 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washingt...
71°F
White Oak, MD
22 mi in
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
2 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
1h 2m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive covers 43.6 miles with no highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. You'll experience a longest stretch of 17.4 miles on John Hanson Highway before transitioning to other local roads. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through developed areas. The profile of this route is mostly surface roads, so plan for typical suburban and local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on John Hanson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 9.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 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; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
490 ft52 ft
Total Climb
244 ft
Total Descent
669 ft
Highest Point
490 ft
Elevation Range
438 ft
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 Parole, MD, road signs point toward White Oak and College Park.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 17.4 miles on John Hanson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Parole, 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 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; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Parole, MD before heading back.
