Origin
Greenbelt, MD
Afternoon in Greenbelt on Saturday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenbelt, MD to Chillum, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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Chillum, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenbelt, MD to Chillum, MD covers 8.6 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East-West Highway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Riggs Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on East-West Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Highway | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Riggs Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Riverdale Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Crescent Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Highway
— 3.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt, MD and Chillum, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MD 410: New Carrollton, Hyattsville
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto MD 410
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on MD 410
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East-West Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto MD 212
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Riggs Road
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
MD 212
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward MD 410: New Carrollton, Hyattsville
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 410: New Carrollton, Hyattsville
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MD 410 / Riverdale Road
Turn right onto MD 410 / Riverdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MD 212 / Riggs Road
Turn left onto MD 212 / Riggs Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Chillum, MD
Afternoon in Chillum on Saturday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
8.6 mi in 16m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on East-West Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Southway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m 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 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Chillum, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Hyattsville.
Washington
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
Hyattsville
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on East-West Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Southway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chillum, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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