How far is Greenbelt, MD from Glenarden, MD?
The driving distance from Greenbelt, MD to Glenarden, MD is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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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.
City 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 Glenarden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt and Glenarden.
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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
1865 ft · 29 sec · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
1447 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Washington, Train Station
1044 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on New Carrollton Station
2457 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Pennsy Drive
1650 ft · 44 sec · Pennsy Drive
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Turn left onto Ardwick Ardmore Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ardwick Ardmore Road
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Turn sharp right onto Brightseat Road
2918 ft · 1 min · Brightseat Road
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Turn right onto McLain Avenue
611 ft · 21 sec · McLain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McLain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbelt and Glenarden.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3.3 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Greenbelt and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenarden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenbelt to Glenarden?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Greenbelt and 3.7 miles from Glenarden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Greenbelt and Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenarden.
Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton
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 New Carrollton.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenbelt and Glenarden. Straight-line distance: 5.26 mi (8.46 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 Glenarden
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,151 |
| Coordinates | 38.9292800, -76.8616400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenarden (-76.86164, 38.92928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
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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