How far is Greenbelt, MD from Sandy Spring Estates, MD?
The driving distance from Greenbelt, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenbelt and Sandy Spring Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt and Sandy Spring Estates.
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Start on Crescent Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Crescent Road
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Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue
2134 ft · 38 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Continue on Edmonston Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Edmonston Road
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Turn left onto Powder Mill Road
2633 ft · 47 sec · Powder Mill Road
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Continue on Powder Mill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Powder Mill Road
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Continue on Old Gunpowder Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Old Gunpowder Road
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Continue on Bond Mill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bond Mill Road
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Turn right onto Bounds Avenue
929 ft · 41 sec · Bounds Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bounds Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbelt and Sandy Spring Estates.
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.
Old Gunpowder Road
Continue on Old Gunpowder Road
3.54 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain leaving Greenbelt and Partly Sunny near Sandy Spring Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenbelt to Sandy Spring Estates?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Greenbelt and 4.7 miles from Sandy Spring Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain around Greenbelt and Partly Sunny near Sandy Spring Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Calverton
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 Calverton.
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenbelt and Sandy Spring Estates. Straight-line distance: 6.88 mi (11.07 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 Sandy Spring Estates
Sandy Spring Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1028900, -76.8958100 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Spring Estates (-76.89581, 39.10289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 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 | $3.96 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
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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