Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
South Laurel, MD
RDNE Stock project
The drive from Redland, MD to South Laurel, MD covers 19.3 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Intercounty Connector, Muncaster Mill Road, Contee Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on Intercounty Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Contee Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Deerfield Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Norbeck Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MD 200 Toll | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and South Laurel, 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
Turn right onto Contee Road
Turn right onto Deerfield Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto MD 115 / Muncaster Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MD 28 / Norbeck Road
Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto Contee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $5.01 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Redland on Friday
Local time
8:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in South Laurel on Friday
Local time
8:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
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.
19.3 mi in 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 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.
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 19.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.5 miles (MD 28 / Norbeck Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
187 ft
Total Descent
536 ft
Highest Point
490 ft
Elevation Range
348 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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