How far is Brunswick, MD from Greenbelt, MD?

The driving distance from Brunswick, MD to Greenbelt, MD is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
61.32 mi
01h 04m
Flight
45.63 mi
73.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.63 mi
Kilometers
73.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.32 mi
Kilometers
98.68 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbelt
Tue, May 12, 7:48 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-05-12T18:43
Arrive Greenbelt
Tue, May 12, 7:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
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
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Brunswick
30 mi
00h 32m
To Greenbelt
31.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brunswick and Greenbelt.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and Greenbelt.

  1. 1

    Start on Petersville Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Petersville Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2084 ft · 52 sec · Petersville Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    8 mi · 9 min · Jefferson National Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore, Washington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1525 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 201: Greenbelt, Bladensburg

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 201 North: Kenilworth Avenue, Greenbelt

    89 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

    1912 ft · 39 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Crescent Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Crescent Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick and Greenbelt.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
29.5 mi · 48%
Capital Beltway
12.2 mi · 20%
Jefferson National Pike
7.98 mi · 13%
I 270 South
3.16 mi · 5%
Petersville Road
2.72 mi · 4%
Jefferson Pike
1.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

22.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 32m from Brunswick
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick and Sunny near Greenbelt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to Greenbelt?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Brunswick and 31.3 miles from Greenbelt.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brunswick and Sunny near Greenbelt.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Greenbelt. Straight-line distance: 45.63 mi (73.43 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.3142700, -77.6277700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Greenbelt

#2 Greenbelt

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

Population23,229
Coordinates39.0045500, -76.8755300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: West B Street (-77.627743, 39.314239)
End: Crescent Road (-76.875555, 39.004523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Greenbelt. The current time is 18:43:51.

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.