How far is Redland, MD from Fairmount Heights, MD?

The driving distance from Redland, MD to Fairmount Heights, MD is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.91 mi
00h 46m
Flight
20.88 mi
33.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.91 mi
Kilometers
46.53 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmount Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Redland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redland
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Fairmount Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hillandale
MD

Census-designated place Maryland, United States

From Redland
14.5 mi
00h 23m
To Fairmount Heights
14.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland and Fairmount Heights.

  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

    5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

    1019 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South Washington

    2426 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

    2902 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    817 ft · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens

    585 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue

    127 m · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto J Street

    1541 ft · 1 min · J Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 59th Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · 59th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto H Street

    14 m · 2 sec · H Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · H Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
5.58 mi · 19%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.13 mi · 18%
New Hampshire Avenue
5.12 mi · 18%
Muncaster Mill Road
4.47 mi · 15%
Intercounty Connector
4.39 mi · 15%
Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

5.58 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillandale
00h 23m from Redland
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Redland and Sunny near Fairmount Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redland to Fairmount Heights?

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Redland and 14.5 miles from Fairmount Heights.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Redland and Sunny near Fairmount Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Hillandale

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 Hillandale and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.8 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 8.4 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3.8 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 Hillandale.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Fairmount Heights. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.6 km).

Redland

#1 Redland

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

Population147,010
Coordinates39.1453900, -77.1441500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Fairmount Heights

#2 Fairmount Heights

Town in Maryland, United States

Population1,523
Coordinates38.9009500, -76.9155300
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Redland (-77.14415, 39.14539)
End: Fairmount Heights (-76.91553, 38.90095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.34
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.17 $8.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.69 $9.38
Premium $4.95 $5.05 $10.11
Diesel $5.98 $6.10 $12.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Redland and Fairmount Heights. The current time is 00:56:43.

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.