How far is Crofton, MD from Redland, MD?

The driving distance from Crofton, MD to Redland, MD is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
42.92 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.43 mi
42.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.43 mi
Kilometers
42.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.92 mi
Kilometers
69.07 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redland
Sun, Sep 27, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Crofton
Sun, Sep 27, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crofton
2026-09-27T02:35
Arrive Redland
Sun, Sep 27, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crofton
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
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Crofton
17.1 mi
00h 25m
To Redland
25.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Sep 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Sep 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crofton and Redland.

  1. 1

    Start on Stratton Road

    1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

    1050 ft · 52 sec · Spring Green Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crofton Parkway

    642 ft · 19 sec · Crofton Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Urby Drive

    2623 ft · 1 min · Urby Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Good Hope Drive

    616 ft · 21 sec · Good Hope Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Defense Highway

    1612 ft · 36 sec · Defense Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Robert Crain Highway

    1141 ft · 20 sec · Robert Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North West Crain Highway

    830 ft · 14 sec · North West Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Annapolis Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Annapolis Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Laurel Bowie Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Contee Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Contee Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

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

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

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

    2642 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    1148 ft · 24 sec · Norbeck Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Muncaster Mill Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Redland Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crofton 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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 200 Toll West
11.5 mi · 27%
Laurel Bowie Road
9.73 mi · 23%
Muncaster Mill Road
4.47 mi · 10%
Annapolis Road
2.8 mi · 7%
Contee Road
1.15 mi · 3%
Baltimore Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MD 200 Toll West

Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

11.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 25m from Crofton
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Crofton and Mostly Sunny near Redland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crofton to Redland?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Crofton and 25.8 miles from Redland.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Crofton and Mostly Sunny near Redland.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.8 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 12.6 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.8 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 South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crofton and Redland. Straight-line distance: 26.43 mi (42.53 km).

Crofton

#1 Crofton

Census place in Maryland, USA

Population27,348
Coordinates39.0017800, -76.6874700
Altitude30
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: Stratton Road (-76.688081, 39.001623)
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $6.60
Round trip
$13.19
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $6.60 $13.19
Mid-grade $4.94 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $5.26 $7.94 $15.89
Diesel $6.49 $9.80 $19.60

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 · Sep 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Crofton and Redland. The current time is 02:35:12.

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.