How far is Redland, MD from Mellwood, MD?

The driving distance from Redland, MD to Mellwood, MD is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.36 mi
00h 55m
Flight
28.83 mi
46.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.83 mi
Kilometers
46.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.36 mi
Kilometers
58.51 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mellwood
Sat, Nov 7, 1:39 PM EST
Return by in Redland
Sat, Nov 7, 2:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redland
2026-11-07T12:44
Arrive Mellwood
Sat, Nov 7, 1:39 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redland
9:30 PM EST
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
Beltsville
MD

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Redland
18.1 mi
00h 27m
To Mellwood
18.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland and Mellwood.

  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

    17.2 mi · 23 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 4 South/East: Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 223: Woodyard Road, Westphalia, Clinton

    889 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodyard Road

    894 ft · 24 sec · Woodyard Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Marlboro Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Marlboro Pike

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marlboro Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
17.2 mi · 47%
New Hampshire Avenue
5.12 mi · 14%
Muncaster Mill Road
4.47 mi · 12%
Intercounty Connector
4.39 mi · 12%
Pennsylvania Avenue
2.95 mi · 8%
MD 200 Toll East
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

17.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beltsville
00h 27m from Redland
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Redland and Sunny near Mellwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redland to Mellwood?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Redland and 18.2 miles from Mellwood.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redland and Sunny near Mellwood.

Stop Ideas Near Beltsville

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 Beltsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.9 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 8.6 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 12.4 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 1.9 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 Beltsville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

10 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

25 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Mellwood. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.4 km).

Redland

#1 Redland

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

Population147,010
Coordinates39.1453900, -77.1441500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mellwood

Mellwood is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8103900, -76.8241400
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Redland (-77.14415, 39.14539)
End: Mellwood (-76.82414, 38.81039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.09
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $5.05 $10.09
Mid-grade $4.56 $5.84 $11.67
Premium $4.88 $6.25 $12.50
Diesel $6.29 $8.06 $16.11

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Redland and Mellwood. The current time is 12:44:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.