Origin
Redland, MD
Late night in Redland on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redland, MD to Spring Ridge, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Spring Ridge, MD
Styves Exantus
Trip Overview
This 30.3-mile drive from Redland, MD to Spring Ridge, MD takes approximately 42 minutes and is a perfect option for a day trip, requiring just one day. You'll primarily be on I-270 and I-70, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this is an economical journey. The route stays within the Northeast region of Maryland. Consider this a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 20.2 mi | 25m |
| Midcounty Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| I 70 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Old National Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Village Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shady Grove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ridgefield Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 20.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland, MD and Spring Ridge, 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
20 mi
·
25 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 70; US 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70; US 40
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 56
Toward MD 144: East Patrick Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto MD 144
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Old National Pike
14
Turn left onto Ridgefield Drive
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Ridgefield Drive
15
Turn left onto Shadybrook Drive
287 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shadybrook Drive
16
Turn right onto Fieldcrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Fieldcrest Drive
17
Turn right onto Spring Valley Drive
276 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Valley Drive
18
Turn right onto Cool Spring Terrace South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cool Spring Terrace South
19
Arrive at destination
Cool Spring Terrace South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 30.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
25.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
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 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward MD 144: East Patrick Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 56
Toward MD 144: East Patrick Street
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Cool Spring Terrace South
Turn right onto Cool Spring Terrace South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Spring Ridge, MD
Late night in Spring Ridge on Sunday
Local time
3:33 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
42m 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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with about 73% of the journey on major roadways like I-270 and I-70. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 20.2 miles on I-270, offering a chance for steady cruising. While the profile is primarily highway, you'll also navigate sections of Midcounty Highway, which may offer a slight change in pace. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to your destination quickly.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Midcounty Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near I 270.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Redland, MD to Spring Ridge, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
25.3 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 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 Spring Ridge, 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 5.1 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). 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 Spring Ridge, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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