How far is Westminster, MD from Greenbelt, MD?
The driving distance from Westminster, MD to Greenbelt, MD is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Greenbelt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Greenbelt.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
24 m · 11 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Malcolm Drive
1740 ft · 38 sec · Malcolm Drive
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Turn right onto Baltimore Boulevard
8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on Westminster Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
8.7 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Arbutus
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1: Southwestern Boulevard
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwestern Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard
1956 ft · 35 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
1045 ft · 26 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: BWI Airport
1928 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Washington
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.2 mi · 23 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Southway
1746 ft · 53 sec · Southway
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Turn right onto Crescent Road
2062 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Greenbelt.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Westminster and Rain Showers Likely near Greenbelt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Greenbelt?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Westminster and 27.9 miles from Greenbelt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Westminster and Rain Showers Likely near Greenbelt.
Stop Ideas Near Catonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catonsville.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Greenbelt. Straight-line distance: 39.96 mi (64.31 km).
#1 Westminster
City in northern Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,712 |
| Coordinates | 39.5753800, -76.9958100 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenbelt
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 23,229 |
| Coordinates | 39.0045500, -76.8755300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crescent Road (-76.875555, 39.004523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
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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