How far is Redland, MD from Arbutus, MD?
The driving distance from Redland, MD to Arbutus, MD is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redland and Arbutus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland and Arbutus.
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Start on Redland Road
29 m · 8 sec · Redland 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 Norbeck Road
1179 ft · 29 sec · Norbeck Road
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
1525 ft · 38 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East
2675 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
10.1 mi · 13 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
1708 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 166: Catonsville
2203 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right onto Metropolitan Boulevard
2089 ft · 25 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward UMBC Campus
1922 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto UMBC Boulevard
117 m · 13 sec · UMBC Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward UMBC Boulevard
58 m · 5 sec · UMBC Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto UMBC Boulevard
1012 ft · 35 sec · UMBC Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hilltop Circle
36 m · 3 sec · Hilltop Circle
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Exit the roundabout onto Hilltop Circle
2757 ft · 2 min · Hilltop Circle
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Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
1286 ft · 39 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left onto Shelbourne Road
994 ft · 34 sec · Shelbourne Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelbourne Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redland and Arbutus.
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.
MD 198 West
Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Redland and Partly Cloudy near Arbutus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redland to Arbutus?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Redland and 17.1 miles from Arbutus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 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 Arbutus.
Stop Ideas Near West Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Arbutus. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.15 km).
#1 Redland
A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 147,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1453900, -77.1441500 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arbutus
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 20,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.2545500, -76.6999700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arbutus (-76.69997, 39.25455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
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
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