How far is University Park, MD from Redland, MD?
The driving distance from University Park, MD to Redland, MD is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and Redland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Redland.
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Start on Queens Chapel Road
85 m · 18 sec · Queens Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
2381 ft · 2 min · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto Wells Parkway East
717 ft · 30 sec · Wells Parkway East
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Continue on Wells Parkway
2086 ft · 1 min · Wells Parkway
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Turn right onto Adelphi Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Adelphi Road
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Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue
5.7 mi · 10 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
4.2 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 97: Georgia Avenue, Olney, Wheaton
1708 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 South: Georgia Avenue South, Wheaton
2642 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Norbeck Road
1148 ft · 24 sec · Norbeck Road
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Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road
4.5 mi · 9 min · Muncaster Mill Road
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Turn left 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 University Park 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.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University Park to Redland?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 10.1 miles from University Park and 18 miles from Redland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around University Park and Chance Rain Showers near Redland.
Stop Ideas Near Colesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colesville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Redland. Straight-line distance: 16.24 mi (26.14 km).
#1 University Park
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,628 |
| Coordinates | 38.9703900, -76.9419200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
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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