How far is Shady Side, MD from Redland, MD?

The driving distance from Shady Side, MD to Redland, MD is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.72 mi
01h 12m
Flight
39.9 mi
64.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.9 mi
Kilometers
64.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.72 mi
Kilometers
96.11 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Shady Side
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shady Side
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Redland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shady Side
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
Glenarden
MD

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

From Shady Side
27 mi
00h 36m
To Redland
32.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shady Side and Redland.

  1. 1

    Start on Snug Harbor Road

    1278 ft · 41 sec · Snug Harbor Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shady Side Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Shady Side Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Deale Churchton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Deale Churchton Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bay Front Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Bay Front Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Bay Front Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Bay Front Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southern Maryland Boulevard

    156 m · 13 sec · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward MD 4 North: Washington

    886 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro

    1525 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1300 ft · 31 sec · Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2466 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Largo Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Largo Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore

    2934 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    9 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak

    1952 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

  21. 21

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

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

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

    2642 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Norbeck Road

    1148 ft · 24 sec · Norbeck Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Muncaster Mill Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Redland Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shady Side 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
10.6 mi · 18%
Largo Road
7.63 mi · 13%
Bay Front Road
6.83 mi · 11%
New Hampshire Avenue
5.45 mi · 9%
Muncaster Mill Road
4.47 mi · 7%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4.41 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

9.02 mi · 00h 12m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenarden
00h 36m from Shady Side
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shady Side and Mostly Clear near Redland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shady Side to Redland?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Shady Side and 32.7 miles from Redland.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glenarden

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 Glenarden and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.7 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 8.3 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6.5 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 Glenarden.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

3 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

30 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shady Side and Redland. Straight-line distance: 39.9 mi (64.21 km).

Shady Side

#1 Shady Side

Census designated place

Population5,803
Coordinates38.8417800, -76.5121800
Altitude3
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: Snug Harbor Road (-76.512127, 38.841722)
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.62 $17.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.70 $19.41
Premium $4.95 $10.45 $20.91
Diesel $5.98 $12.62 $25.24

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 Shady Side and Redland. The current time is 05:29:19.

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.