How far is Glencoe, MD from Chestertown, MD?

The driving distance from Glencoe, MD to Chestertown, MD is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.95 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.44 mi
20.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.44 mi
Kilometers
20.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.95 mi
Kilometers
24.06 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chestertown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Glencoe
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glencoe
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Chestertown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glencoe
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Betterton
MD

Town of the United States

From Glencoe
7.5 mi
00h 11m
To Chestertown
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glencoe Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Glencoe Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentmore Park Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Kentmore Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shallcross Wharf Road

    108 m · 10 sec · Shallcross Wharf Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Augustine Herman Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Augustine Herman Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Augustine Herman Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Augustine Herman Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cross Street

    770 ft · 23 sec · North Cross Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Cross Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glencoe and Chestertown.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augustine Herman Highway
9.16 mi · 61%
Kentmore Park Road
2.23 mi · 15%
Washington Avenue
2.14 mi · 14%
Glencoe Road
1.15 mi · 8%
North Cross Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Shallcross Wharf Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Augustine Herman Highway

Continue on Augustine Herman Highway

7.42 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Betterton
00h 11m from Glencoe
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glencoe and Mostly Sunny near Chestertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Betterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Glencoe and 7.5 miles from Chestertown.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glencoe and Mostly Sunny near Chestertown.

Stop Ideas Near Betterton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Betterton, 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 Betterton.

RAIL

Aberdeen

18 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Newark

43 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

47 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

48 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glencoe and Chestertown. Straight-line distance: 12.44 mi (20.02 km).

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#1 Glencoe

Glencoe is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3642800, -75.9488300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Chestertown

#2 Chestertown

Town in Maryland, United States

Population5,001
Coordinates39.2090000, -76.0666100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Glencoe Road (-75.949081, 39.364268)
End: South Cross Street (-76.06664, 39.209019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

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 Glencoe and Chestertown. The current time is 10:50:59.

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.