How far is Greenbelt, MD from Taneytown, MD?
The driving distance from Greenbelt, MD to Taneytown, MD is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenbelt and Taneytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt and Taneytown.
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Start on Crescent Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Crescent Road
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Turn left onto Kenilworth Avenue
156 m · 17 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 695 West: Towson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on College View Boulevard
1.1 km · 55 sec · College View Boulevard
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taneytown Pike
22 m · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
72 m · 7 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Street
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Turn left onto Reindollar Street
9 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbelt and Taneytown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-95 North
Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
22.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenbelt and Rain Showers Likely near Taneytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenbelt to Taneytown?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lochearn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Greenbelt and 34.7 miles from Taneytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.39 one way or $20.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenbelt and Rain Showers Likely near Taneytown.
Stop Ideas Near Lochearn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenbelt and Taneytown. Straight-line distance: 47.88 mi (77.06 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 Taneytown
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,846 |
| Coordinates | 39.6578800, -77.1744300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taneytown (-77.17443, 39.65788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $15.59 | $31.17 |
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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