How far is Redland, MD from Forest Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Redland, MD to Forest Heights, MD is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in 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 Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland and Forest Heights.
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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
3.6 mi · 7 min · Shady Grove Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
1386 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia
2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cabin John Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cabin John Parkway
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Continue on Clara Barton Parkway
3.3 mi · 7 min · Clara Barton Parkway
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Continue on Canal Road Northwest
3.1 mi · 6 min · Canal Road Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Whitehurst Freeway
1.1 km · 2 min · Whitehurst Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: E Street
2376 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward E Street
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on E Street
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on E Street Expressway
1773 ft · 24 sec · E Street Expressway
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Continue on E Street Northwest
1554 ft · 34 sec · E Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 17th Street Northwest
1203 ft · 22 sec · 17th Street Northwest
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Continue on 17th Street Southwest
1609 ft · 40 sec · 17th Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto Independence Avenue Southwest
89 m · 10 sec · Independence Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Independence Avenue Southwest
1480 ft · 45 sec · Independence Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Maine Avenue Southwest
1471 ft · 28 sec · Maine Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Maine Avenue Southwest
768 ft · 30 sec · Maine Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 395 North
2465 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto Southwest Freeway
1105 ft · 24 sec · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Freeway
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Continue on Southeast Freeway
2683 ft · 56 sec · Southeast Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
1271 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
996 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto South Capitol Street Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · South Capitol Street Southwest
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Continue on South Capitol Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street
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Continue on Indian Head Highway
2268 ft · 1 min · Indian Head Highway
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Turn left onto Livingston Road
50 m · 9 sec · Livingston Road
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Turn right onto Arapahoe Drive
2120 ft · 2 min · Arapahoe Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arapahoe Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redland and Forest Heights.
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 South
Merge slight left
5.78 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Redland and Rain Showers near Forest Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redland to Forest Heights?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Glen Echo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Redland and 16.3 miles from Forest Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Redland and Rain Showers near Forest Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Echo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Echo.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Burke Centre
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Forest Heights. Straight-line distance: 24.49 mi (39.42 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 Heights
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,558 |
| Coordinates | 38.8095600, -76.9980300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Heights (-76.99803, 38.80956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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