How far is Greenbelt, MD from White Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Greenbelt, MD to White Oak, MD is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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 14m.
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.
Census designated place 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 White Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt and White Oak.
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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 left to continue on Capital Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
1952 ft · 47 sec
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Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn left onto Lockwood Drive
593 ft · 25 sec · Lockwood Drive
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Turn right
118 m · 31 sec
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Turn right
42 m · 10 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 White Oak.
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
2.65 mi · 00h 03m
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 Rain Showers near White Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenbelt to White Oak?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 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?
Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Greenbelt and 4.2 miles from White Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenbelt and Rain Showers near White Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Beltsville
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 Beltsville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenbelt and White Oak. Straight-line distance: 6.76 mi (10.88 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 White Oak
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 19,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -76.9930300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.993118, 39.039818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 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 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
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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