Origin
Greenbelt, MD
Evening in Greenbelt on Thursday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenbelt, MD to Cheverly, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
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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Cheverly, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenbelt, MD to Cheverly, MD covers 6.4 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Crescent Road, Southway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 11m highway drive covering 6.4 miles, with most of the trip on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Crescent Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.5 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Crescent Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Southway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Southway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Southway
Turn left onto Southway
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward Washington
Navigation decision point
Toward Washington
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg
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 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Kilmer Street
Turn right onto Kilmer Street
Navigation decision point
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 Cheverly, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Bladensburg.
Washington
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
Bladensburg
5.4 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Crescent Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cheverly Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kilmer Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Landover Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt, MD and Cheverly, 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
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MD 202: Cheverly, Bladensburg
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto MD 202
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Landover Road
7
Turn slight right
424 ft
·
15 sec
8
Turn slight right onto Cheverly Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Cheverly Avenue
9
Turn right onto Kilmer Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kilmer Street
10
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lake Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Lake Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Cheverly, MD
Evening in Cheverly on Thursday
Local time
5:03 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
11m 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 Cheverly, MD covers 6.4 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Crescent Road, Southway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.2 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 $1.06 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 straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Southway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Between Greenbelt, MD and Cheverly, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Bladensburg.
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