How far is Thurmont, MD from Redland, MD?
The driving distance from Thurmont, MD to Redland, MD is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thurmont and Redland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thurmont and Redland.
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Start on East Main Street
62 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
677 ft · 24 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Frederick Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Tippin Drive
540 ft · 21 sec · Tippin Drive
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Take the ramp left toward US 15 South
1478 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
12.5 mi · 17 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Continue on Frederick Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Frederick Freeway
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 25 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road
2417 ft · 50 sec · Quince Orchard Road
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Continue on Montgomery Village Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Montgomery Village Avenue
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Turn right onto Midcounty Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Midcounty Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shady Grove Road
3199 ft · 1 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road
1446 ft · 35 sec · 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 Thurmont and Redland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Thurmont and 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 Thurmont to Redland?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Buckeystown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Thurmont and 23.7 miles from Redland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Thurmont and Chance Rain Showers near Redland.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeystown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeystown.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thurmont and Redland. Straight-line distance: 35.98 mi (57.91 km).
#1 Thurmont
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 39.6237100, -77.4108200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.22 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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