Origin
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Morning in Chesapeake Beach on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Greenbelt, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Carly Dernetz
Greenbelt, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Greenbelt, MD covers 33.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Chesapeake Beach Road, Largo Road, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on East Chesapeake Beach Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 33.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Chesapeake Beach Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 261 / Bayside Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 261 / Bayside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 261 / Bayside Road
Turn right onto MD 261 / Bayside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22A
Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Balt...
9
31.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washi...
8
32.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, US Park Police
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, US Park...
8
32.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 193 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 193 West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chesapeake Beach, MD and Greenbelt, MD, road signs point toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington, Baltimore, Baltimore North and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Maryland 4
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
|
via MD 260
Prince Frederick
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
|
via MD 260
Washington
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
|
via MD 260
Baltimore
26.2 mi in
|
~42m
Baltimore North
31.6 mi in
|
~49m
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
31.8 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Chesapeake Beach Road | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| Largo Road | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Capital Beltway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Landover Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bayside Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Chesapeake Beach Road
— 8.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Beach, MD and Greenbelt, MD.
1
Start on C Street
56 ft
·
11 sec
·
C Street
2
Turn left onto 17th Street
480 ft
·
29 sec
·
17th Street
3
Turn right onto MD 261
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto MD 260
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Chesapeake Beach Road
5
Take the ramp onto MD 260
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
MD 260
Toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington
6
Merge onto MD 4
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on MD 4
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward MD 717: Upper Marlboro
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto MD 717
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Water Street
10
Turn right onto MD 725
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto MD 202
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Largo Road
12
Continue on MD 202
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Landover Road
13
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
14
Merge onto I 95; I 495
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 22A
Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, US Park Police
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 193 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto MD 193
402 ft
·
7 sec
·
Greenbelt Road
21
Turn sharp right onto MD 193-A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southway
22
Turn right onto Crescent Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent Road
23
Arrive at destination
Crescent Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Chesapeake Beach, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenbelt, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Greenbelt, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greenbelt, MD
Morning in Greenbelt on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Greenbelt, MD covers 33.5 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Chesapeake Beach Road, Largo Road, Capital Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 261 / Bayside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chesapeake Beach, MD and Greenbelt, MD, road signs point toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington, Baltimore, Baltimore North and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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