How far is Greenbelt, MD from Chillum, MD?
The driving distance from Greenbelt, MD to Chillum, MD is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenbelt and Chillum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt and Chillum.
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Start on Crescent Road
2062 ft · 1 min · Crescent Road
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Turn left onto Southway
1679 ft · 54 sec · Southway
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Turn left onto Washington
891 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 410: New Carrollton, Hyattsville
1209 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Riverdale Road
1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Road
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Continue on East-West Highway
3.5 mi · 7 min · East-West Highway
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Turn left onto Riggs Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Riggs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riggs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbelt and Chillum.
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.
East-West Highway
Continue on East-West Highway
3.49 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenbelt and Mostly Sunny near Chillum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenbelt to Chillum?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 4.3 miles from Greenbelt and 4.3 miles from Chillum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenbelt and Mostly Sunny near Chillum.
Stop Ideas Near East Riverdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Riverdale.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenbelt and Chillum. Straight-line distance: 6.8 mi (10.95 km).
#1 Greenbelt
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 23,229 |
| Coordinates | 39.0045500, -76.8755300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chillum
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,513 |
| Coordinates | 38.9637200, -76.9908100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chillum (-76.99081, 38.96372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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