How far is Greenbelt, MD from Summerfield, MD?
The driving distance from Greenbelt, MD to Summerfield, MD is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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 15m.
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 Summerfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt and Summerfield.
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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
5 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right
1646 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 202 North: Bladensburg
1564 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Landover Road
1452 ft · 27 sec · Landover Road
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Turn left onto Brightseat Road
1409 ft · 41 sec · Brightseat Road
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Continue on Sean Taylor Road
2196 ft · 45 sec · Sean Taylor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ring Road
1167 ft · 23 sec · Hill Oaks Road
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Exit the rotary onto Hill Oaks Road
1014 ft · 30 sec · Hill Oaks Road
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Turn left
658 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbelt and Summerfield.
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
5.04 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenbelt and Chance Rain Showers near Summerfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenbelt to Summerfield?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 4.3 miles from Greenbelt and 4.3 miles from Summerfield.
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 1.7 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenbelt and Chance Rain Showers near Summerfield.
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 Summerfield. Straight-line distance: 6.92 mi (11.14 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 Summerfield
Summerfield, Maryland, is a census-designated place situated in Prince George's County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9045400, -76.8683000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerfield (-76.8683, 38.90454)
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 13m |
| 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 | $4.24 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
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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