How far is Redland, MD from Adelphi, MD?

The driving distance from Redland, MD to Adelphi, MD is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
16.67 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.49 mi
21.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.49 mi
Kilometers
21.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.67 mi
Kilometers
26.82 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adelphi
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Redland
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redland
2026-04-15T08:35
Arrive Adelphi
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Redland
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
Colesville
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Redland
8.3 mi
00h 14m
To Adelphi
8.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Redland Road

    29 m · 8 sec · Redland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Muncaster Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Norbeck Road

    1179 ft · 29 sec · Norbeck Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1525 ft · 38 sec · Georgia Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    2675 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak

    110 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue

    5.6 mi · 10 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Adelphi Road

    3045 ft · 1 min · Adelphi Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Edwards Way

    745 ft · 20 sec · Edwards Way

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Riggs Road

    596 ft · 14 sec · Riggs Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riggs Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redland and Adelphi.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Hampshire Avenue
5.63 mi · 34%
Muncaster Mill Road
4.47 mi · 27%
Intercounty Connector
4.39 mi · 26%
Adelphi Road
0.58 mi · 3%
MD 200 Toll East
0.51 mi · 3%
Georgia Avenue
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Hampshire Avenue

Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue

5.63 mi · 00h 10m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colesville
00h 14m from Redland
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Redland and Partly Cloudy near Adelphi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Redland and 8.3 miles from Adelphi.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Redland and Partly Cloudy near Adelphi.

Stop Ideas Near Colesville

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 Colesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14 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 12.7 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8.6 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 Colesville.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

29 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Adelphi. Straight-line distance: 13.49 mi (21.71 km).

Redland

#1 Redland

A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Population147,010
Coordinates39.1453900, -77.1441500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Adelphi

#2 Adelphi

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population15,086
Coordinates39.0031700, -76.9719200
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Redland (-77.14415, 39.14539)
End: Adelphi (-76.97192, 39.00317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Redland and Adelphi. The current time is 08:35:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.