How far is Greenbelt, MD from New Carrollton, MD?
The driving distance from Greenbelt, MD to New Carrollton, MD is about 4 miles (6.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenbelt and New Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt and New Carrollton.
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Start on Crescent Road
2062 ft · 1 min · Crescent Road
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Turn left onto Southway
2464 ft · 1 min · Southway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenbelt Road
2161 ft · 57 sec · Greenbelt Road
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Turn right onto Hanover Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Hanover Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hanover Parkway
18 m · 2 sec · Hanover Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Parkway
1091 ft · 31 sec · Hanover Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanover Parkway
14 m · 1 sec · Hanover Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Parkway
2456 ft · 1 min · Hanover Parkway
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Turn right onto Good Luck Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Good Luck Road
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Turn left onto Lamont Drive
2118 ft · 1 min · Lamont Drive
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Turn left onto Carrollton Parkway
33 m · 5 sec · Carrollton Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carrollton Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbelt and New Carrollton.
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.
Good Luck Road
Turn right onto Good Luck Road
0.92 mi · 00h 02m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenbelt and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near New Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenbelt to New Carrollton?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Goddard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Greenbelt and 2 miles from New Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Greenbelt and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near New Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Goddard
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 Goddard.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenbelt and New Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 2.41 mi (3.88 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 New Carrollton
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,909 |
| Coordinates | 38.9698300, -76.8799700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Carrollton (-76.87997, 38.96983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.64 | $1.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
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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