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Trip from Greenbelt, MD to Chestertown, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

70 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Greenbelt, MD

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town in Maryland, United States

Chestertown, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenbelt, MD to Chestertown, MD covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, John Hanson Highway, Church Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35 miles from Greenbelt, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 70 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 70 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 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 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andre...
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.4 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19A Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
5
5.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 50 / John Hanson Highway

Merge onto US 50 / John Hanson Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
45.8 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway toward US 301 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 301 North

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 27.3 mi 38m
John Hanson Highway 18.7 mi 21m
Church Hill Road 14.9 mi 22m
Capital Beltway 2.9 mi 4m
Centreville Road 2 mi 3m
South Commerce Street 0.6 mi 1m
Crescent Road 0.4 mi 1m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 27.3 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt, MD and Chestertown, MD.

1

Start on Crescent Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crescent Road
2

Turn left onto Southway

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Southway
3

Turn left

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward Washington
4

Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 95; I 495

2.9 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 19A Toward US 50 East: Annapolis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto US 50

19 mi · 21 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2

22 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 301

5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Toward US 301 North
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward MD 213 North
12

Turn straight onto MD 213

2.0 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road
13

Continue on MD 213

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Commerce Street
14

Continue on MD 213

15 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road
15

Continue on MD 213

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road
16

Continue on MD 213

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Maple Avenue
17

Turn left onto MD 289

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Cross Street
18

Arrive at destination

MD 289

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35 miles from Greenbelt, MD, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chestertown, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greenbelt, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greenbelt, MD

This is one driving day of about 70 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Greenbelt, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 27.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35 mi from Greenbelt, MD · 47m into the drive

Downtown Stevensville, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stevensville, MD

35 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

Bowie, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stevensville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35 miles from Greenbelt, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chestertown, MD

The final approach into Chestertown, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $20 near mile 2.4
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.61 one way

$23.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.71 $25.42
premium $4.93 $13.58 $27.15
diesel $5.61 $15.46 $30.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Bowie, Maryland

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

7-Eleven Charging Station

Beltsville, Maryland

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Gambrills, Maryland

Blink

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Greenbelt, Maryland

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Beltsville, Maryland

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Greenbelt, Maryland

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Bowie, MD

Blink

1 DCFC

7Charge Charging Station

Beltsville, Maryland

Other

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge: 2 Other: 2 Blink: 2 ChargePoint: 2 Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36
Efficient EV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80
EV Truck/SUV 28 0 $9.80 $4.48

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greenbelt, MD

Evening in Greenbelt on Thursday

Local time

7:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chestertown, MD

Evening in Chestertown on Thursday

Local time

7:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

19 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 38m 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 Chestertown, MD covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, John Hanson Highway, Church Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 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 $11.61 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 70 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Greenbelt, MD to Chestertown, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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