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

The driving distance from Riverdale Park, MD to Redland, MD is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.84 mi
00h 37m
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
30.84 mi
Kilometers
49.63 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redland
Sat, Oct 17, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Riverdale Park
Sat, Oct 17, 5:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverdale Park
2026-10-17T15:46
Arrive Redland
Sat, Oct 17, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riverdale Park
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 Riverdale Park
10.6 mi
00h 18m
To Redland
20.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph N
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ravenswood Road

    72 m · 12 sec · Ravenswood Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 49th Avenue

    82 m · 14 sec · 49th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East-West Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · East-West Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adelphi Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Adelphi Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    5.7 mi · 10 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton

    2642 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    1148 ft · 24 sec · Norbeck Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Muncaster Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Redland Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Hampshire Avenue
6.04 mi · 20%
Muncaster Mill Road
4.47 mi · 14%
Intercounty Connector
4.17 mi · 14%
Adelphi Road
3.71 mi · 12%
East-West Highway
0.98 mi · 3%
Georgia Avenue
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Hampshire Avenue

Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

5.69 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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colesville
00h 18m from Riverdale Park
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 10.6 miles from Riverdale Park and 20.3 miles from Redland.

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 13.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 13.7 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 12.4 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 13.5 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 7.7 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 Riverdale Park and Redland. Straight-line distance: 16.97 mi (27.31 km).

Riverdale Park

#1 Riverdale Park

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

Population7,192
Coordinates38.9634400, -76.9316400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Redland

#2 Redland

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

Population147,010
Coordinates39.1453900, -77.1441500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Ravenswood Road (-76.931533, 38.96378)
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.06
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $4.53 $9.06
Mid-grade $4.76 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $5.07 $5.53 $11.05
Diesel $6.34 $6.91 $13.81

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 Riverdale Park and Redland. The current time is 15:46:49.

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.