How far is Waldorf, MD from Redland, MD?

The driving distance from Waldorf, MD to Redland, MD is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.05 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.64 mi
60.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.64 mi
Kilometers
60.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.05 mi
Kilometers
91.82 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redland
Wed, Oct 14, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Waldorf
Wed, Oct 14, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldorf
2026-10-14T21:09
Arrive Redland
Wed, Oct 14, 10:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldorf
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
Brookmont
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Waldorf
28 mi
00h 35m
To Redland
29.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waldorf and Redland.

  1. 1

    Start on Lancaster Circle

    1538 ft · 1 min · Lancaster Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smallwood Drive West

    726 ft · 20 sec · Smallwood Drive West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McDaniel Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · McDaniel Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Middletown Road

    1425 ft · 30 sec · Middletown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Berry Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Berry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Indian Head Highway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Indian Head Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Thru)

    8 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway (Thru)

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital Beltway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    16 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Shady Grove Road, Redland Boulevard

    806 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Shady Grove Road

    857 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Shady Grove Road East, Gaithersburg

    135 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Shady Grove Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Shady Grove Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road

    1446 ft · 35 sec · Muncaster Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Redland Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldorf 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
19.1 mi · 33%
Indian Head Highway
9.48 mi · 17%
Capital Beltway (Thru)
7.98 mi · 14%
I 270 North
4.57 mi · 8%
Berry Road
3.9 mi · 7%
Shady Grove Road
3.72 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

16 mi · 00h 19m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookmont
00h 35m from Waldorf
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waldorf and Mostly Sunny near Redland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waldorf to Redland?

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Brookmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Waldorf and 29.1 miles from Redland.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waldorf and Mostly Sunny near Redland.

Stop Ideas Near Brookmont

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 Brookmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12.2 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 13.1 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 12.7 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
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 12 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookmont.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

11 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

New Carrollton station

22 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldorf and Redland. Straight-line distance: 37.64 mi (60.57 km).

Waldorf

#1 Waldorf

Census designated place

Population67,752
Coordinates38.6245600, -76.9391400
Altitude64
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: Lancaster Circle (-76.939404, 38.624597)
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.85 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $5.15 $10.36 $20.71
Diesel $6.36 $12.79 $25.58

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldorf and Redland. The current time is 21:09:08.

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.