How far is Greenbelt, MD from Chestertown, MD?

The driving distance from Greenbelt, MD to Chestertown, MD is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
69.95 mi
01h 38m
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
69.95 mi
Kilometers
112.58 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chestertown
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Greenbelt
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbelt
2026-04-18T05:07
Arrive Chestertown
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Stevensville
MD

Town in Montana, USA

From Greenbelt
34.9 mi
00h 49m
To Chestertown
35 mi
00h 49m

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
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 Greenbelt and Chestertown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crescent Road

    2062 ft · 1 min · Crescent Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southway

    1679 ft · 54 sec · Southway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington

    891 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1865 ft · 29 sec · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base

    1447 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road

    773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1196 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Cross Street

    770 ft · 23 sec · North Cross Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Cross Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
27.3 mi · 39%
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 27%
Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 21%
Capital Beltway
2.94 mi · 4%
Centreville Road
2.01 mi · 3%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stevensville
00h 49m from Greenbelt
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt to Chestertown?

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 34.9 miles from Greenbelt and 35 miles from Chestertown.

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 24.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Greenbelt and Chestertown. Straight-line distance: 45.61 mi (73.41 km).

Greenbelt

#1 Greenbelt

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

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

#2 Chestertown

Town in Maryland, United States

Population5,001
Coordinates39.2090000, -76.0666100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenbelt (-76.87553, 39.00455)
End: Chestertown (-76.06661, 39.209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 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
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $10.09
Round trip
$20.18
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.09 $20.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.36 $22.72
Premium $4.95 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $5.98 $14.77 $29.54

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 Chestertown. The current time is 05:07:14.

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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.