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

The driving distance from Hillcrest Heights, MD to Redland, MD is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.62 mi
00h 54m
Flight
23.76 mi
38.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.76 mi
Kilometers
38.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.62 mi
Kilometers
73.42 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redland
Fri, Sep 25, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in Hillcrest Heights
Fri, Sep 25, 7:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillcrest Heights
2026-09-25T17:44
Arrive Redland
Fri, Sep 25, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillcrest 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
Glen Echo
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Hillcrest Heights
15.8 mi
00h 27m
To Redland
29.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph N
Destination
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 23rd Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · 23rd Parkway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oxon Run Drive

    49 m · 4 sec · Oxon Run Drive

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    123 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 23rd Parkway

    954 ft · 34 sec · 23rd Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southern Avenue Southeast

    600 ft · 22 sec · Southern Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue Southeast

    1956 ft · 56 sec · Mississippi Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stanton Road Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stanton Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Suitland Parkway Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Suitland Parkway Southeast

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 295 North

    65 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto I 295 North

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

    1113 ft · 20 sec · Anacostia Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Freeway

    1540 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Maine Avenue Southwest, 12th Street Northwest, Downtown

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 12th Street Northwest, Downtown

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on D Street

    156 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 12th Street Southwest

    945 ft · 31 sec · 12th Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Independence Avenue Southwest

    3105 ft · 1 min · Independence Avenue Southwest

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on 17th Street Southwest

    1602 ft · 43 sec · 17th Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on 17th Street Northwest

    1570 ft · 36 sec · 17th Street Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn left onto New York Avenue Northwest

    666 ft · 13 sec · New York Avenue Northwest

  22. 22

    Continue on E Street Northwest

    916 ft · 19 sec · E Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Continue on E Street Expressway

    1706 ft · 21 sec · E Street Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Whitehurst Freeway

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Potomac Freeway

    1281 ft · 27 sec · Potomac Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Rock Creek Parkway

    531 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto 27th Street Northwest

    54 m · 4 sec · 27th Street Northwest

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left

    30 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Whitehurst Freeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Whitehurst Freeway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Canal Road Northwest

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Canal Road Northwest

  32. 32

    Continue on Clara Barton Parkway Northwest

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Clara Barton Parkway Northwest

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Cabin John Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cabin John Parkway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Cabin John Parkway

    1212 ft · 19 sec · Cabin John Parkway

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard

    806 ft · 20 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on Shady Grove Road

    857 ft · 21 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg

    135 m · 11 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Shady Grove Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Shady Grove Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road

    1446 ft · 35 sec · Muncaster Mill Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Redland Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillcrest 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
44 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
4.57 mi · 10%
Shady Grove Road
3.72 mi · 8%
Clara Barton Parkway Northwest
3.38 mi · 7%
Canal Road Northwest
3.11 mi · 7%
I 270
3.09 mi · 7%
Southeast Freeway
2.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

4.57 mi · 00h 06m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Echo
00h 27m from Hillcrest Heights
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hillcrest Heights and Sunny near Redland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Glen Echo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Hillcrest Heights and 29.8 miles from Redland.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillcrest Heights and Sunny near Redland.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Echo

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 Glen Echo and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 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 7.4 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 11.5 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 10.8 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 Glen Echo.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Burke Centre

23 mi away
10399 Premier Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillcrest Heights and Redland. Straight-line distance: 23.76 mi (38.24 km).

Hillcrest Heights

#1 Hillcrest Heights

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population16,469
Coordinates38.8328900, -76.9594200
Altitude84
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: 23rd Parkway (-76.959514, 38.832813)
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.09 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.93
3.22 gal · 12.18 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.33 $6.97 $13.93
Mid-grade $4.90 $7.88 $15.77
Premium $5.23 $8.43 $16.85
Diesel $6.49 $10.45 $20.90

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillcrest Heights and Redland. The current time is 17:44:38.

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.