Origin
Greenbelt, MD
Night in Greenbelt on Thursday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenbelt, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 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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Sandy Spring Estates, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenbelt, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD covers 9.3 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Gunpowder Road, Powder Mill Road, Edmonston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on Old Gunpowder Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 9.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Gunpowder Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1 miles in near MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue.
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 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (MD 212A / Powder Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Bounds Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue
Turn right onto MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 212A / Powder Mill Road
Turn left onto MD 212A / Powder Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Bounds Avenue
Turn right onto Bounds Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Gunpowder Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Powder Mill Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Edmonston Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Crescent Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bond Mill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kenilworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bounds Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Gunpowder Road
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt, MD and Sandy Spring Estates, MD.
1
Start on Crescent Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Crescent Road
2
Turn right onto MD 201
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on MD 201
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Edmonston Road
4
Turn left onto MD 212A
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Powder Mill Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MD 212A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Powder Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Old Gunpowder Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Gunpowder Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Bond Mill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bond Mill Road
8
Turn right onto Bounds Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bounds Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Bounds Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
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
Sandy Spring Estates, MD
Night in Sandy Spring Estates on Thursday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
18 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
18m 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 Sandy Spring Estates, MD covers 9.3 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Gunpowder Road, Powder Mill Road, Edmonston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 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 $1.54 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 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (MD 212A / Powder Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Bounds Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Greenbelt, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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