How far is Redland, MD from Saint James, MD?

The driving distance from Redland, MD to Saint James, MD is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
55.16 mi
01h 10m
Flight
43.66 mi
70.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.66 mi
Kilometers
70.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.16 mi
Kilometers
88.77 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint James
Fri, Nov 6, 11:25 AM EST
Return by in Redland
Fri, Nov 6, 12:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redland
2026-11-06T10:15
Arrive Saint James
Fri, Nov 6, 11:25 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Redland
27.5 mi
00h 35m
To Saint James
27.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redland and Saint James.

  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

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 65: Sharpsburg, Hagerstown

    829 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 65 South: Sharpsburg, National Parks, Maryland Correctional Facilities

    43 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sharpsburg Pike

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Sharpsburg Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lappans Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lappans Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    670 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
24 mi · 44%
I 270 North
20.4 mi · 37%
Sharpsburg Pike
3.83 mi · 7%
Midcounty Highway
3.07 mi · 6%
Lappans Road
1.31 mi · 2%
Montgomery Village Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

23.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 35m from Redland
Leave By
4:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Redland and Partly Sunny near Saint James.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redland to Saint James?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Redland and 27.6 miles from Saint James.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Redland and Partly Sunny near Saint James.

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ballenger Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballenger Creek.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redland and Saint James. Straight-line distance: 43.66 mi (70.27 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 Saint James

Saint James is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5626000, -77.7580500
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Redland (-77.14415, 39.14539)
End: Saint James (-77.75805, 39.5626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.47
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.97 $7.73 $15.47
Mid-grade $4.58 $8.93 $17.87
Premium $4.90 $9.56 $19.11
Diesel $6.31 $12.31 $24.61

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Redland and Saint James. The current time is 10:15:00.

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.