How far is Glenarden, MD from Redland, MD?

The driving distance from Glenarden, MD to Redland, MD is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.77 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.28 mi
34.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.28 mi
Kilometers
34.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.77 mi
Kilometers
54.34 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redland
Sat, Oct 17, 2:19 PM EDT
Return by in Glenarden
Sat, Oct 17, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenarden
2026-10-17T13:40
Arrive Redland
Sat, Oct 17, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glenarden
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
White Oak
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Glenarden
13.7 mi
00h 19m
To Redland
20 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 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 Glenarden and Redland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McLain Avenue

    611 ft · 25 sec · McLain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brightseat Road

    2918 ft · 1 min · Brightseat Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Ardwick Ardmore Road

    846 ft · 27 sec · Ardwick Ardmore Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

    1933 ft · 35 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Whitfield Chapel Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Whitfield Chapel Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road

    2025 ft · 46 sec · Annapolis Road

  7. 7

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

    1747 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

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

    1952 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

  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 Glenarden 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
7.73 mi · 23%
New Hampshire Avenue
5.45 mi · 16%
Muncaster Mill Road
4.47 mi · 13%
Intercounty Connector
4.17 mi · 12%
Whitfield Chapel Road
1.63 mi · 5%
Georgia Avenue
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

6.09 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Oak
00h 19m from Glenarden
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Glenarden 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 Glenarden to Redland?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

White Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Glenarden and 20 miles from Redland.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Oak

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 White Oak and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.9 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 9.6 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.1 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 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 White Oak.

RAIL

Rockville station

14 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

15 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenarden and Redland. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.25 km).

Glenarden

#1 Glenarden

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population6,151
Coordinates38.9292800, -76.8616400
Altitude31
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: McLain Avenue (-76.861537, 38.929029)
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.89
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $4.95 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.76 $5.66 $11.33
Premium $5.07 $6.03 $12.06
Diesel $6.34 $7.54 $15.08

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 Glenarden and Redland. The current time is 13:40:38.

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.