How far is Chestertown, MD from Greenbelt, MD?

The driving distance from Chestertown, MD to Greenbelt, MD is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
69.82 mi
01h 17m
Flight
45.61 mi
73.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.61 mi
Kilometers
73.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.82 mi
Kilometers
112.36 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbelt
Sat, Apr 18, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Chestertown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chestertown
2026-04-18T06:26
Arrive Greenbelt
Sat, Apr 18, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chestertown
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 Chestertown
34.7 mi
00h 38m
To Greenbelt
35.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Cross Street

    770 ft · 27 sec · South Cross Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1196 ft · 20 sec · Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road

    773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Liberty Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Centreville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 301 South

    1367 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    27 mi · 38 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  10. 10

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

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

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

    3221 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

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

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

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

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1024 ft · 16 sec · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  16. 16

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

    805 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Greenbelt Road

    123 m · 8 sec · Greenbelt Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto Southway

    2537 ft · 1 min · Southway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Crescent Road

    2062 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chestertown 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
27 mi · 39%
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 26%
Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 21%
Capital Beltway
2.7 mi · 4%
Centreville Road
1.77 mi · 3%
North Liberty Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

27 mi · 00h 38m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stevensville
00h 38m from Chestertown
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chestertown and Mostly Sunny near Greenbelt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 34.7 miles from Chestertown and 35.2 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 24.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chestertown and Mostly Sunny 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 Chestertown and Greenbelt. Straight-line distance: 45.61 mi (73.41 km).

Chestertown

#1 Chestertown

Town in Maryland, United States

Population5,001
Coordinates39.2090000, -76.0666100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Greenbelt

#2 Greenbelt

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

Population23,229
Coordinates39.0045500, -76.8755300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: South Cross Street (-76.06664, 39.209019)
End: Crescent Road (-76.875555, 39.004523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $10.05
Round trip
$20.10
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.05 $20.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.95 $12.19 $24.37
Diesel $5.98 $14.71 $29.42

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chestertown and Greenbelt. The current time is 06:26:19.

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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.