How far is Mechanicsville, MD from Redland, MD?
The driving distance from Mechanicsville, MD to Redland, MD is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 25m.
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.
Place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mechanicsville and Redland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mechanicsville and Redland.
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Start on Mechanicsville Road
1413 ft · 48 sec · Mechanicsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Three Notch Road
5 mi · 7 min · Three Notch Road
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Continue on Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Merge slight left onto Crain Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
2193 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
1952 ft · 47 sec
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Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 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 Mechanicsville and Redland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
18.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville to Redland?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Forestville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Mechanicsville and 39.5 miles from Redland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mechanicsville and Mostly Sunny near Redland.
Stop Ideas Near Forestville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forestville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mechanicsville and Redland. Straight-line distance: 53.11 mi (85.47 km).
#1 Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.4429000, -76.7438500 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $3.94 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $12.59 | $25.19 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
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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