How far is Redland, MD from Riverdale Park, MD?

The driving distance from Redland, MD to Riverdale Park, MD is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.64 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.97 mi
27.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.97 mi
Kilometers
27.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.64 mi
Kilometers
33.21 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverdale Park
Sat, Oct 17, 5:35 PM EDT
Return by in Redland
Sat, Oct 17, 6:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redland
2026-10-17T16:56
Arrive Riverdale Park
Sat, Oct 17, 5:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Redland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Colesville
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Redland
10.3 mi
00h 19m
To Riverdale Park
10.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph N
Destination
55°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland and Riverdale Park.

  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

    5.6 mi · 10 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Adelphi Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Adelphi Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East-West Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · East-West Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 49th Avenue

    82 m · 16 sec · 49th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ravenswood Road

    72 m · 10 sec · Ravenswood Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ravenswood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Hampshire Avenue
5.63 mi · 27%
Muncaster Mill Road
4.47 mi · 22%
Intercounty Connector
4.39 mi · 21%
Adelphi Road
3.71 mi · 18%
East-West Highway
0.92 mi · 4%
MD 200 Toll East
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Hampshire Avenue

Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue

5.63 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colesville
00h 19m from Redland
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Redland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Riverdale Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redland to Riverdale Park?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Redland and 10.3 miles from Riverdale Park.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Redland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Riverdale Park.

Stop Ideas Near Colesville

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 Colesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.5 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 12.2 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
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.5 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 Colesville.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

20 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

29 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Riverdale Park. Straight-line distance: 16.97 mi (27.31 km).

Redland

#1 Redland

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

Population147,010
Coordinates39.1453900, -77.1441500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Riverdale Park

#2 Riverdale Park

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

Population7,192
Coordinates38.9634400, -76.9316400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Redland (-77.14415, 39.14539)
End: Riverdale Park (-76.93164, 38.96344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.07
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $3.03 $6.07
Mid-grade $4.76 $3.47 $6.95
Premium $5.07 $3.70 $7.40
Diesel $6.34 $4.62 $9.25

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Redland and Riverdale Park. The current time is 16:56:51.

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.