Origin
Greenbelt, MD
Morning in Greenbelt on Saturday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Greenbelt, MD to Brunswick, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenbelt, MD
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Brunswick, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenbelt, MD to Brunswick, MD covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, Capital Beltway, Jefferson National Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Greenbelt, MD to Brunswick, MD covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 495 / Capital Beltway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.1 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
8
45.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
8
46.6 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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I 70 Exit 5A
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 5A toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 52
Toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town,...
8
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenbelt, MD and Brunswick, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring, Baltimore and Leesburg.
Silver Spring
4 mi in
|
~6m
|
via I 495
Baltimore
45.4 mi in
|
~59m
Leesburg
46.6 mi in
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~1h 1m
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via I 70 Exit 5A
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 31.8 mi | 40m |
| Capital Beltway | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| Jefferson National Pike | 8 mi | 9m |
| Petersville Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Crescent Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 70 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 70 Exit 5A | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 31.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt, MD and Brunswick, MD.
1
Start on Crescent Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Crescent Road
2
Turn left onto MD 201
512 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 95; I 495
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270
Exit 35
Toward I 270 North: Frederick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 270
28 mi
·
35 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 32
Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 70
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 70
11
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 5A
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 70 Exit 5A
Exit 52
Toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto US 15; US 340
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson National Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 340
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson National Pike
Toward US 340 West: Charles Town
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MD 180: Petersville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
176 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn left onto MD 180
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Pike
18
Turn left onto MD 79
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Petersville Road
19
Enter roundabout onto MD 17
182 ft
·
6 sec
·
Petersville Road
20
Continue on MD 17
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Petersville Road
21
Enter roundabout onto Petersville Road
192 ft
·
3 sec
·
Petersville Road
22
Continue on Petersville Road
90 ft
·
10 sec
·
Petersville Road
23
Continue on Petersville Road
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Petersville Road
24
Arrive at destination
Petersville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Greenbelt, MD · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Greenbelt, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brunswick, MD
The final approach into Brunswick, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.66 | $23.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Brunswick, MD
Morning in Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Germantown, MD
30 mi in
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
1 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
1h 20m 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 Greenbelt, MD to Brunswick, MD covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Capital Beltway, Jefferson National Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 miles from Greenbelt, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.96 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.1 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Greenbelt, MD and Brunswick, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring, Baltimore and Leesburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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