How far is Poolesville, MD from Redland, MD?

The driving distance from Poolesville, MD to Redland, MD is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.84 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.61 mi
23.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.61 mi
Kilometers
23.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.84 mi
Kilometers
30.32 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redland
Wed, Oct 21, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Poolesville
Wed, Oct 21, 11:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poolesville
2026-10-21T22:45
Arrive Redland
Wed, Oct 21, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Poolesville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Darnestown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Poolesville
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Redland
9.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 21 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elgin Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Elgin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fisher Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fisher Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on White Ferry Crossing

    1336 ft · 27 sec · White Ferry Crossing

  4. 4

    Continue on Whites Ferry Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Whites Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Darnestown Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Darnestown Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Quince Orchard Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Montgomery Village Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Midcounty Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Midcounty Highway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shady Grove Road

    3199 ft · 1 min · Shady Grove Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road

    1446 ft · 35 sec · Muncaster Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Redland Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poolesville 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Darnestown Road
5.81 mi · 31%
Quince Orchard Road
3.56 mi · 19%
Midcounty Highway
3.06 mi · 16%
Whites Ferry Road
2.36 mi · 13%
Fisher Avenue
2.17 mi · 12%
Montgomery Village Avenue
0.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Darnestown Road

Turn straight onto Darnestown Road

5.81 mi · 00h 11m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darnestown
00h 16m from Poolesville
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Poolesville and Sunny near Redland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Darnestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Poolesville and 9.4 miles from Redland.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Poolesville and Sunny near Redland.

Stop Ideas Near Darnestown

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 Darnestown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darnestown.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

34 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Burke Centre

34 mi away
10399 Premier Court
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poolesville and Redland. Straight-line distance: 14.61 mi (23.52 km).

Poolesville

#1 Poolesville

Town in Maryland, United States

Population5,249
Coordinates39.1459400, -77.4169300
Altitude125
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: Elgin Road (-77.416798, 39.145908)
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.70 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $5.01 $3.36 $6.72
Diesel $6.37 $4.27 $8.53

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Poolesville and Redland. The current time is 22:45:40.

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.