How far is Capitol Heights, MD from Redland, MD?

The driving distance from Capitol Heights, MD to Redland, MD is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.91 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.77 mi
35.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.77 mi
Kilometers
35.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.91 mi
Kilometers
62.62 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redland
Sat, Oct 17, 4:32 PM EDT
Return by in Capitol Heights
Sat, Oct 17, 5:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Capitol Heights
2026-10-17T15:45
Arrive Redland
Sat, Oct 17, 4:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Capitol Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillandale
MD

Census-designated place Maryland, United States

From Capitol Heights
15.4 mi
00h 23m
To Redland
23.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph N
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Capitol Heights and Redland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Capitol Heights and Redland.

  1. 1

    Start on Chamber Avenue

    1457 ft · 42 sec · Chamber Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Davey Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Davey Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast

    112 m · 9 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Southern Avenue Northeast

    856 ft · 17 sec · Southern Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on 63rd Street Northeast

    985 ft · 21 sec · 63rd Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue

    108 m · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North

    115 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    1510 ft · 26 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak

    1952 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton

    2642 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    1148 ft · 24 sec · Norbeck Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Muncaster Mill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Redland Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Capitol Heights and Redland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
5.51 mi · 14%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.49 mi · 14%
New Hampshire Avenue
5.45 mi · 14%
Muncaster Mill Road
4.47 mi · 11%
Intercounty Connector
4.17 mi · 11%
Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

5.49 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillandale
00h 23m from Capitol Heights
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Capitol Heights and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Redland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Capitol Heights to Redland?

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Capitol Heights and 23.5 miles from Redland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Capitol Heights and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Redland.

Stop Ideas Near Hillandale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillandale and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.2 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillandale.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Capitol Heights and Redland. Straight-line distance: 21.77 mi (35.03 km).

Capitol Heights

#1 Capitol Heights

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,514
Coordinates38.8851100, -76.9158100
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Redland

#2 Redland

A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Population147,010
Coordinates39.1453900, -77.1441500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Chamber Avenue (-76.915769, 38.885076)
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.70
Round trip
$11.39
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $5.70 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.76 $6.52 $13.04
Premium $5.07 $6.94 $13.89
Diesel $6.34 $8.68 $17.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Capitol Heights and Redland. The current time is 15:45:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.