How far is Glenelg, MD from Glen Burnie, MD?

The driving distance from Glenelg, MD to Glen Burnie, MD is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.09 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.9 mi
33.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.9 mi
Kilometers
33.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.09 mi
Kilometers
46.81 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Burnie
Sat, Nov 7, 2:23 AM EST
Return by in Glenelg
Sat, Nov 7, 3:06 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenelg
2026-11-07T01:41
Arrive Glen Burnie
Sat, Nov 7, 2:23 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glenelg
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Milford Mill
MD

Census designated place

From Glenelg
14.5 mi
00h 21m
To Glen Burnie
14.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 16 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glenelg and Glen Burnie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenelg and Glen Burnie.

  1. 1

    Start on Ivory Road

    33 m · 11 sec · Ivory Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Triadelphia Road

    1882 ft · 52 sec · Triadelphia Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triadelphia Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Triadelphia Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Triadelphia Road

    1877 ft · 56 sec · Triadelphia Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Triadelphia Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Triadelphia Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Rosemary Lane

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rosemary Lane

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sykesville Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sykesville Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40 East: Baltimore

    2901 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 648: Ferndale, Glen Burnie

    1177 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Crain Highway North

    772 ft · 29 sec · Crain Highway North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast

    124 m · 14 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenelg and Glen Burnie.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 31%
Baltimore Beltway
8.83 mi · 30%
I 70
2.25 mi · 8%
I 97 South
2.16 mi · 7%
Triadelphia Road
1.9 mi · 7%
Sykesville Road
1.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore

Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

9.14 mi · 00h 10m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Mill
00h 21m from Glenelg
Leave By
7:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenelg and Sunny near Glen Burnie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glenelg to Glen Burnie?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Milford Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Glenelg and 14.5 miles from Glen Burnie.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenelg and Sunny near Glen Burnie.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Mill

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

44 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenelg and Glen Burnie. Straight-line distance: 20.9 mi (33.64 km).

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#1 Glenelg

Glenelg is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2642700, -76.9924800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Glen Burnie

#2 Glen Burnie

Census designated place in Maryland

Population67,639
Coordinates39.1626100, -76.6246900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Glenelg (-76.99248, 39.26427)
End: Glen Burnie (-76.62469, 39.16261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.57 $4.71 $9.42
Premium $4.89 $5.04 $10.08
Diesel $6.30 $6.49 $12.98

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenelg and Glen Burnie. The current time is 01:41:28.

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.