How far is Sykesville, MD from Redland, MD?
The driving distance from Sykesville, MD to Redland, MD is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sykesville and Redland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sykesville and Redland.
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Start on Springfield Avenue
2296 ft · 50 sec · Springfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1635 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Friendship Road
826 ft · 17 sec · West Friendship Road
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Turn right onto Forsythe Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Forsythe Road
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Continue on Old Frederick Road
1788 ft · 53 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Turn left onto Route 97
7.5 mi · 12 min · Route 97
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Continue on Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Damascus Road
1 km · 57 sec · Damascus Road
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Turn slight left onto Sundown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road
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Turn left onto Laytonsville Road
2435 ft · 49 sec · Laytonsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Warfield Road
52 m · 3 sec · Warfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Warfield Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Warfield Road
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Turn left onto Woodfield Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Woodfield Road
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Turn left onto Muncaster Mill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Muncaster Mill Road
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Turn right onto Redland Road
29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sykesville and Redland.
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.
Route 97
Turn left onto Route 97
7.46 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sykesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Redland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sykesville to Redland?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Brookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Sykesville and 9.9 miles from Redland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sykesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Redland.
Stop Ideas Near Brookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Laurel City Office
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookeville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sykesville and Redland. Straight-line distance: 18.38 mi (29.58 km).
#1 Sykesville
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,973 |
| Coordinates | 39.3737100, -76.9677600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redland
A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 147,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1453900, -77.1441500 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
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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