Origin
Somerset, MD
Late night in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, MD to Redland, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerset, MD
RDNE Stock project
Redland, MD
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
This short 17-mile drive from Somerset, MD to Redland, MD should only take about 30 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip or even a segment of a larger journey. Primarily utilizing I-270, River Road, and Shady Grove Road, you'll find it's a mixed drive experience. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $3, and with no designated stops, you can complete this journey in a single day without issue. Both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides on this particular route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Shady Grove Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| I 270 Spur | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Capital Beltway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Muncaster Mill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Surrey Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Greystone Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, MD and Redland, MD.
1
Start on Falstone Avenue
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
Falstone Avenue
2
Turn left onto Surrey Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Surrey Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Greystone Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Greystone Street
4
Turn right onto MD 190
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
River Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 495 North: Frederick, Baltimore
6
Merge onto I 495
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 Spur
Exit 38
Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 8
Toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Shady Grove Road
11
Keep slight right at fork
442 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Shady Grove Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shady Grove Road
13
Turn right onto MD 115
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Muncaster Mill Road
14
Turn right onto Redland Road
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
Redland Road
15
Arrive at destination
Redland Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Greystone Street
At end of road, turn left onto Greystone Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 270 Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 Spur toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 38
Toward I 270: Rockville, Frederick
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard
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 8
Toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard
9
13.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Redland, MD
Late night in Redland on Sunday
Local time
3:29 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
30m 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 45% highway share on this route, offering a blend of faster travel and more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles along I-270. This mixed drive profile means you'll experience periods of higher speed on the interstate before transitioning to roads like River Road and Shady Grove Road, which will likely have lower speed limits and more intersections. The character of the drive changes as you move from the more open highway to the more built-up areas closer to your destination.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Greystone Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Greystone Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.2 miles (I 270 Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Somerset, MD and Redland, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Frederick, Shady Grove Road East and Gaithersburg.
Baltimore
3.9 mi in
|
~9m
Frederick
5.2 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 270 Spur
Shady Grove Road East
13.2 mi in
|
~22m
Gaithersburg
13.2 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 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 Redland, 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 0.2 miles (Greystone Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.2 miles (I 270 Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Redland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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