How far is Cottage City, MD from Redland, MD?
The driving distance from Cottage City, MD to Redland, MD is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage City and Redland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage City and Redland.
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Start on Parkwood Street
1205 ft · 55 sec · Parkwood Street
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Turn right onto 38th Avenue
110 m · 7 sec · 38th Avenue
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Continue on 38th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 38th Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Ager Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ager Road
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Turn straight onto East-West Highway
675 ft · 16 sec · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto Riggs Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Riggs Road
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Turn left onto University Boulevard East
3081 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East
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Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue
7.3 mi · 13 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
1708 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
2642 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Norbeck Road
1148 ft · 24 sec · Norbeck Road
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Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road
4.5 mi · 9 min · Muncaster Mill Road
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Turn left onto Redland Road
29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottage City and Redland.
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.
New Hampshire Avenue
Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue
7.32 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Cottage City and Rain Showers Likely near Redland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottage City to Redland?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Cottage City and 22.4 miles from Redland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cottage City and Rain Showers Likely near Redland.
Stop Ideas Near Colesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colesville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage City and Redland. Straight-line distance: 17.76 mi (28.58 km).
#1 Cottage City
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 38.9381700, -76.9483100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redland
A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 147,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1453900, -77.1441500 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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