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Trip from Redland, MD to Pittsville, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

134.5 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 1m ★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m

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

Downtown Pittsville, MD, MD

Pittsville, MD

RDNE Stock project

Trip Overview

Redland, MD to Pittsville, MD is 134.5 miles and takes about 3h 12m via Blue Star Memorial Highway, John Hanson Highway, and Shore Highway, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing Maryland. Expect a drive that mostly sticks to surface roads, making it a straightforward, single-day excursion. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a relaxed day trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.3 miles from Redland, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 21.6 mi 30m
John Hanson Highway 18.7 mi 21m
Shore Highway 13.5 mi 18m
Sussex Highway 13 mi 17m
Whitesville Road 9.1 mi 13m
Capital Beltway 8.8 mi 11m
Seashore Highway 7.5 mi 9m
US 50 6.9 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 21.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Pittsville, 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 13 Toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

361 ft · 8 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak Use 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 Park Use 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 19A Toward US 50 East: Annapolis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto US 50

19 mi · 21 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

22 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
16

Turn left onto MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
Use the left lane.
18

Take the exit onto MD 404 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · MD 404 Business
19

Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Franklin Street
20

Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 5th Avenue
21

Turn left onto Legion Road

282 ft · 7 sec · Legion Road
22

Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404

8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
23

Continue on DE 404

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
24

At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street
25

At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
26

Turn right onto US 13

13 mi · 17 min · Sussex Highway
27

Turn left onto Gordy Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gordy Road
28

Turn right onto Old Stage Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road
29

Turn left onto DE 30

9.1 mi · 13 min · Whitesville Road
30

At end of road, turn right onto DE 26; DE 54

0.8 mi · 1 min · Millsboro Highway
31

Continue on MD 353

4.1 mi · 7 min · Gumboro Road
32

Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

75 ft · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue
33

Arrive at destination

Railroad Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 3h 12m drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $22, you won't need extensive planning for refueling. The longest stretch on a highway is 21.6 miles, so be prepared for that segment of faster travel before returning to surface roads. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, but an early start is best if you wish to explore your destination upon arrival.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Redland, MD, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.3 miles or 1h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsville, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Redland, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Redland, MD

This is one driving day of about 134.5 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Redland, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ridgely, MD

67 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Bowie, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ridgely, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.3 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

18TWENTY Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stevensville, Maryland

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 57.6

Hours: 4–8 pm

+14106435757

Visit website

Blue Rooster Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Annapolis, Maryland

1.5 mi

LI CHUN CAFE

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

College Park, Maryland

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denton, Maryland

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.5

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14109347519

Visit website

Gardenia’s Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gaithersburg, Maryland

2.1 mi

18TWENTY Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 57.6

Stevensville, Maryland

Hours: 4–8 pm

+14106435757

Visit website

Blue Rooster Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+14107575232

Visit website

Killarney House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 38.4

Davidsonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14107988700

Visit website

LI CHUN CAFE

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 19.2

College Park, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12406672050

Visit website

The Narrows Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 57.6

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278113

Visit website

Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 57.6

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14108270282

Visit website

Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 48

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+14102638333

Visit website

Fisherman's Inn Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 57.6

Grasonville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14108278807

Visit website

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.5

Denton, Maryland

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14109347519

Visit website

Gardenia’s Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13013557144

Visit website

7-Eleven Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 19.2

Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 19.2

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 115.3

Laurel, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 105.7

Seaford, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 19.2

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14106851109

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 19.2

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 19.2

Beltsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 19.2

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flower Valley Loading Dock area

0.6 mi from route

Service Plaza

1 mi from route

Capital Hotel Annapolis

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 48

Annapolis, Maryland

+14438376481

Visit website

We Rock the Spectrum - Gaithersburg

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+13013558486

Visit website

College Park Aviation Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 19.2

College Park, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13018646029

Visit website

Tuckahoe State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 76.9

Queen Anne, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+14108201668

Visit website

Annapolis Eventours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 48

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14435101348

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 65.6 — 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
6
15.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
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
6
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 50

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.30 one way

$44.60 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $24.42 $48.84
premium $4.93 $26.08 $52.17
diesel $5.61 $29.70 $59.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Rio Washingtonian Center - Tesla Supercharger

Gaithersburg, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Gaithersburg, MD Rechargery Relay - S Frederick Ave

Gaithersburg, MD

IONNA

10 DCFC

Rockville Town Square - Tesla Supercharger

Rockville, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Gaithersburg, MD

Tesla

7 DCFC

Harris Teeter 373 (Potomac, MD)

Potomac, MD

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Cadence at Crown

Gaithersburg, MD

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

EVsmart - Pepco - Morris Park

Gaithersburg, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

EVsmart - Pepco - Gaithersburg FSO

Gaithersburg, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

Tesla: 3 SWTCH: 3 eVgo Network: 2 IONNA: 1 Non-Networked: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.4 0 $14.12 $6.46
Efficient EV 33.6 0 $11.77 $5.38
EV Truck/SUV 53.8 0 $18.83 $8.61

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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

Night in Redland on Saturday

Local time

9:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsville, MD

Night in Pittsville on Saturday

Local time

9:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ridgely, MD

67 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

27 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

3h 12m 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 is predominantly surface roads, with highways accounting for about 6% of the total distance. You'll encounter the longest contiguous highway stretch at 21.6 miles on the Blue Star Memorial Highway. After this, expect the road to transition to more local routes. The profile suggests a driving experience marked by frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you navigate through populated and less developed areas.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 134.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Pittsville, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park and Rehoboth.

White Oak

9.9 mi in | ~16m

College Park

15.3 mi in | ~26m

Rehoboth

65.6 mi in | ~1h 32m | via US 50

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 134.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Pittsville, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Pittsville, MD, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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