How far is Redland, MD from Rising Sun, MD?
The driving distance from Redland, MD to Rising Sun, MD is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redland and Rising Sun.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redland and Rising Sun.
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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
3111 ft · 1 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Midcounty Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montgomery Village Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
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Continue on Quince Orchard Road
1070 ft · 20 sec · Quince Orchard Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Frederick Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Frederick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 26 East: Libertytown, Walkersville
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Woodsboro Pike
12.4 mi · 18 min · Woodsboro Pike
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Continue on Francis Scott Key Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · Francis Scott Key Highway
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Continue on Frederick Street
1029 ft · 37 sec · Frederick Street
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Turn left onto West Baltimore Street
2384 ft · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taneytown Pike
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Turn right onto Baptist Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Baptist Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baptist Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redland and Rising Sun.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Redland and Chance Rain Showers near Rising Sun.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redland to Rising Sun?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Redland and 26.5 miles from Rising Sun.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Redland and Chance Rain Showers near Rising Sun.
Stop Ideas Near Frederick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frederick.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Rising Sun. Straight-line distance: 36.89 mi (59.37 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 Rising Sun
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,784 |
| Coordinates | 39.6773200, -77.2038700 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rising Sun (-77.20387, 39.67732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.24 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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