How far is Greenbelt, MD from Brunswick, MD?

The driving distance from Greenbelt, MD to Brunswick, MD is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
60.06 mi
01h 20m
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
60.06 mi
Kilometers
96.65 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Greenbelt
Sat, Apr 18, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbelt
2026-04-18T05:15
Arrive Brunswick
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbelt
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 Greenbelt
30 mi
00h 40m
To Brunswick
30.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crescent Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Crescent Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kenilworth Avenue

    156 m · 17 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

    1052 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    2867 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1716 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1802 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson National Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Jefferson National Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 180: Petersville

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Petersville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road

    56 m · 7 sec · Petersville Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2075 ft · 51 sec · Petersville Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Petersville Road

    59 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    28 m · 10 sec · Petersville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Petersville Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 117
21.2 mi · 35%
Capital Beltway
12.2 mi · 20%
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 18%
Jefferson National Pike
8.03 mi · 13%
Petersville Road
2.78 mi · 5%
Jefferson Pike
1.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MD 117

Merge slight right

21 mi · 00h 26m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 40m from Greenbelt
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenbelt and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 Greenbelt and 30.1 miles from Brunswick.

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 14.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 6.2 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 6.2 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 10.7 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 Greenbelt and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 45.63 mi (73.43 km).

Greenbelt

#1 Greenbelt

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

Population23,229
Coordinates39.0045500, -76.8755300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.3142700, -77.6277700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenbelt (-76.87553, 39.00455)
End: Brunswick (-77.62777, 39.31427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.02 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.04 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

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 Greenbelt and Brunswick. The current time is 05:15:39.

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.