How far is Redland, MD from Forest Glen, MD?
The driving distance from Redland, MD to Forest Glen, MD is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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.
Census-designated place in Montgomery 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 Forest Glen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland and Forest Glen.
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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 · 32 sec · Norbeck Road
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn left onto Plyers Mill Road
107 m · 16 sec · Plyers Mill Road
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Turn slight right onto Metropolitan Avenue
3225 ft · 2 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Continue on Capitol View Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Capitol View Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seminary Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redland and Forest Glen.
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.
Muncaster Mill Road
Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road
4.47 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Redland and Rain Showers Likely near Forest Glen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redland to Forest Glen?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Aspen Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Redland and 6.1 miles from Forest Glen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Redland and Rain Showers Likely near Forest Glen.
Stop Ideas Near Aspen Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aspen Hill.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Forest Glen. Straight-line distance: 10.23 mi (16.47 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 Forest Glen
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,582 |
| Coordinates | 39.0145500, -77.0547000 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Glen (-77.0547, 39.01455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.09 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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 19, 2026
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