How far is Taneytown, MD from Greenbelt, MD?

The driving distance from Taneytown, MD to Greenbelt, MD is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.66 mi
01h 15m
Flight
47.88 mi
77.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.88 mi
Kilometers
77.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.66 mi
Kilometers
105.67 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbelt
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in Taneytown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taneytown
2026-10-15T14:52
Arrive Greenbelt
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taneytown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pikesville
MD

Location in Maryland

From Taneytown
32.4 mi
00h 37m
To Greenbelt
33.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taneytown and Greenbelt.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taneytown and Greenbelt.

  1. 1

    Start on Reindollar Street

    9 m · 4 sec · Reindollar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · East Baltimore Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Trevanion Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taneytown Pike

    39 m · 4 sec · Taneytown Pike

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on College View Boulevard

    1.1 km · 57 sec · College View Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Westminster Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Arbutus

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1: Southwestern Boulevard

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Southwestern Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwestern Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard

    1956 ft · 35 sec · Washington Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    1045 ft · 26 sec · Washington Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: BWI Airport

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Washington

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    17.2 mi · 23 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southway

    1746 ft · 53 sec · Southway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Crescent Road

    2062 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taneytown and Greenbelt.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.2 mi · 26%
Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15%
Taneytown Pike
9.33 mi · 14%
Northwest Expressway
9.23 mi · 14%
Baltimore Beltway
8.71 mi · 13%
Southwestern Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

17.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pikesville
00h 37m from Taneytown
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Taneytown and Chance Rain Showers near Greenbelt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taneytown to Greenbelt?

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Pikesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Taneytown and 33.2 miles from Greenbelt.

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 17.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Taneytown and Chance Rain Showers near Greenbelt.

Stop Ideas Near Pikesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pikesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pikesville.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

48 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

49 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taneytown and Greenbelt. Straight-line distance: 47.88 mi (77.06 km).

Taneytown

#1 Taneytown

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population6,846
Coordinates39.6578800, -77.1744300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Greenbelt

#2 Greenbelt

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population23,229
Coordinates39.0045500, -76.8755300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Reindollar Street (-77.174454, 39.657901)
End: Crescent Road (-76.875555, 39.004523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.67
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $9.84 $19.67
Mid-grade $4.84 $11.23 $22.47
Premium $5.15 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $6.36 $14.76 $29.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taneytown and Greenbelt. The current time is 14:52:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.