How far is Emmitsburg, MD from Redland, MD?
The driving distance from Emmitsburg, MD to Redland, MD is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmitsburg and Redland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmitsburg and Redland.
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Start on South Seton Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Seton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
62 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
20 mi · 27 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Continue on Frederick Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Frederick Freeway
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 25 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road
2417 ft · 50 sec · Quince Orchard Road
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Continue on Montgomery Village Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
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Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Midcounty Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shady Grove Road
3199 ft · 1 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road
1446 ft · 35 sec · Muncaster Mill Road
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Turn right 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 Emmitsburg and Redland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Catoctin Mountain Highway
Merge slight left onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
20 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Emmitsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emmitsburg to Redland?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Emmitsburg and 27 miles from Redland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Emmitsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redland.
Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballenger Creek.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmitsburg and Redland. Straight-line distance: 39.85 mi (64.13 km).
#1 Emmitsburg
Town in Frederick County Maryland
| Population | 3,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.7045400, -77.3269300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
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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