How far is Redland, MD from Ballenger Creek, MD?
The driving distance from Redland, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redland and Ballenger Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland and Ballenger Creek.
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Start on Redland Road
29 m · 9 sec · Redland Road
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Turn left onto Muncaster Mill Road
1471 ft · 34 sec · Muncaster Mill Road
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Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
3111 ft · 1 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Midcounty Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montgomery Village Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
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Continue on Quince Orchard Road
1070 ft · 20 sec · Quince Orchard Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown
1530 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto MD 85 South: Buckeystown
34 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike
578 ft · 16 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Continue on Buckeystown Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Turn right onto Executive Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Executive Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Design Road
2195 ft · 52 sec · New Design Road
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Turn right onto Robin Drive
2397 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive
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Turn right onto Canada Goose Court
54 m · 8 sec · Canada Goose Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canada Goose Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redland and Ballenger Creek.
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.
I 270 North
Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Redland and Chance Rain Showers near Ballenger Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redland to Ballenger Creek?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Redland and 13.6 miles from Ballenger Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Redland and Chance Rain Showers near Ballenger Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Ballenger Creek. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.59 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 Ballenger Creek
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,274 |
| Coordinates | 39.3726000, -77.4352600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballenger Creek (-77.43526, 39.3726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.24 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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