How far is Cambridge, MD from Greenbelt, MD?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MD to Greenbelt, MD is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
80.85 mi
01h 28m
Flight
52.64 mi
84.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.85 mi
Kilometers
130.11 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbelt
Fri, May 1, 2:20 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Fri, May 1, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-01T12:51
Arrive Greenbelt
Fri, May 1, 2:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Stevensville
MD

Town in Montana, USA

From Cambridge
40.1 mi
00h 44m
To Greenbelt
40.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Race Street

    935 ft · 29 sec · Race Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunburst Highway

    2950 ft · 1 min · Sunburst Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Senator Malkus Junior Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Malkus Junior Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Ocean Gateway

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Ocean Gateway

  6. 6

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1024 ft · 16 sec · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, US Park Police

    805 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Greenbelt Road

    123 m · 8 sec · Greenbelt Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Southway

    2537 ft · 1 min · Southway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Crescent Road

    2062 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
53.1 mi · 66%
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 23%
Capital Beltway
2.7 mi · 3%
Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
1.64 mi · 2%
Cedar Street
0.67 mi · 1%
I 495 North
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Continue on Ocean Gateway

53.1 mi · 01h 15m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stevensville
00h 44m from Cambridge
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Greenbelt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Cambridge and 40.8 miles from Greenbelt.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Greenbelt.

Stop Ideas Near Stevensville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stevensville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

7 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

29 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

40 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Greenbelt. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.72 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Population12,213
Coordinates38.5631700, -76.0788300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Greenbelt

#2 Greenbelt

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

Population23,229
Coordinates39.0045500, -76.8755300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Race Street (-76.078586, 38.56314)
End: Crescent Road (-76.875555, 39.004523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.11 $26.21
Premium $4.95 $14.12 $28.24
Diesel $5.98 $17.04 $34.09

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Greenbelt. The current time is 12:51:50.

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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.