How far is Greenbelt, MD from Cheverly, MD?

The driving distance from Greenbelt, MD to Cheverly, MD is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.36 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.7 mi
9.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.7 mi
Kilometers
9.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.36 mi
Kilometers
10.24 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheverly
Sat, Apr 18, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Greenbelt
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbelt
2026-04-18T05:06
Arrive Cheverly
Sat, Apr 18, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenbelt
10:00 PM EDT
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
East Riverdale
MD

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

From Greenbelt
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To Cheverly
3.2 mi
00h 05m

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
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg

    1077 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Landover Road

    764 ft · 24 sec · Landover Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    129 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Cheverly Avenue

    1480 ft · 53 sec · Cheverly Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kilmer Street

    874 ft · 38 sec · Kilmer Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    570 ft · 25 sec · Lake Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
171.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.5 mi · 71%
Crescent Road
0.39 mi · 6%
Southway
0.32 mi · 5%
Cheverly Avenue
0.28 mi · 4%
MD 202
0.2 mi · 3%
Washington
0.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

4.5 mi · 00h 06m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Riverdale
00h 05m from Greenbelt
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenbelt and Mostly Sunny near Cheverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

East Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Greenbelt and 3.2 miles from Cheverly.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Riverdale

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 East Riverdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Riverdale.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

5 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

10 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

24 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbelt and Cheverly. Straight-line distance: 5.7 mi (9.18 km).

Greenbelt

#1 Greenbelt

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

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

#2 Cheverly

Town in Maryland, United States

Population6,417
Coordinates38.9281700, -76.9158100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenbelt (-76.87553, 39.00455)
End: Cheverly (-76.91581, 38.92817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.85 L · about $0.90
Round trip
$1.80
0.44 gal · 1.7 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.90 $1.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.01 $2.02
Premium $4.95 $1.09 $2.18
Diesel $5.98 $1.32 $2.63

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 Cheverly. The current time is 05:06:15.

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.