The drive from Redland, MD to Willards, MD covers 141.6 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, John Hanson Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly surface roads.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
70.8 miles from Redland, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi
30m
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi
25m
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi
21m
US 50
17.4 mi
24m
Shore Highway
13.5 mi
18m
Capital Beltway
8.8 mi
11m
Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
9m
Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 30m
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 Willards, 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
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
19 mi·25 min·Sussex Highway
27
Continue on US 13
3.8 mi·5 min·North Salisbury Boulevard
28
Take the exit onto US 13
270 ft·6 sec·US 13
Toward US 13, US 50
29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13
0.8 mi·1 min·US 13
Toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
30
Merge onto US 13; US 50
2.8 mi·3 min·Salisbury Bypass
31
Take the exit onto US 50
10 mi·14 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City
32
Turn left onto MD 354
0.2 mi·23 sec·Main Street
33
Turn right onto MD 346
0.2 mi·25 sec·Old Ocean City Road
34
Turn left onto Canal Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·Canal Street
35
Turn right onto Hearn Street
121 ft·5 sec·Hearn Street
36
Arrive at destination
Hearn Street
Trip Plan
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 70.8 miles from Redland, MD, or about 1h 39m 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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.8 miles or 1h 39m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willards, 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 141.6 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
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
$23.66 one way
$47.32 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$26.04
$52.08
premium
$5.01
$27.94
$55.88
diesel
$5.60
$31.21
$62.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.5
0
$14.87
$6.80
Efficient EV
35.4
0
$12.39
$5.66
EV Truck/SUV
56.6
0
$19.82
$9.06
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Sep 4, 2026
Origin
Redland, MD
Late night
in Redland on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Willards, MD
Late night
in Willards on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph38% chanceLive forecast
69°F
Denton, MD
71 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
1 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
3h 19m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
$20
Park Closure: Closures: Detours; Towpath; Points of Interest
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
$25
near mile 141.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
141.6 mi in 3h 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 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?
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
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 26 significant decision points across 141.6 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
490 ft6 ft
Total Climb
128 ft
Total Descent
582 ft
Highest Point
490 ft
Elevation Range
483 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 Willards, MD, road signs point toward White Oak, College Park, Rehoboth and Ocean City.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 141.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m 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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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 Willards, 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. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Monocacy National Battlefield and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Willards, MD, but most travelers stay overnight.
