How far is Redland, MD from Morningside, MD?

The driving distance from Redland, MD to Morningside, MD is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.54 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.1 mi
48.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.1 mi
Kilometers
48.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.54 mi
Kilometers
60.41 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morningside
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Redland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redland
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Morningside
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Green Valley
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Redland
18.8 mi
00h 26m
To Morningside
18.8 mi
00h 26m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Redland Road

    29 m · 9 sec · Redland Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Muncaster Mill Road

    1471 ft · 34 sec · Muncaster Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shady Grove Road

    3111 ft · 1 min · Shady Grove Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Midcounty Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Midcounty Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Montgomery Village Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Quince Orchard Road

    1070 ft · 20 sec · Quince Orchard Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown

    1501 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old National Pike

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old National Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    3009 ft · 1 min · South Church Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Burkittsville Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Burkittsville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Morningside Court

    651 ft · 31 sec · Morningside Court

  18. 18

    Turn right

    107 m · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
20.4 mi · 54%
I 70 West
3.87 mi · 10%
Midcounty Highway
3.07 mi · 8%
Burkittsville Road
3.04 mi · 8%
Old National Pike
2.72 mi · 7%
East Main Street
1.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Valley
00h 26m from Redland
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Redland and Sunny near Morningside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Redland and 18.8 miles from Morningside.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Green Valley

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 Green Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

14 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

15 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

38 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Morningside. Straight-line distance: 30.1 mi (48.44 km).

Redland

#1 Redland

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

Population147,010
Coordinates39.1453900, -77.1441500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Morningside

#2 Morningside

Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population1,279
Coordinates39.4126000, -77.5886000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Redland (-77.14415, 39.14539)
End: Morningside (-77.5886, 39.4126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.95 $6.54 $13.08
Diesel $5.98 $7.89 $15.79

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 Morningside. The current time is 05:07:51.

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.