Origin
Greenbelt, MD
Afternoon in Greenbelt on Thursday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenbelt, MD to Summerfield, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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Summerfield, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenbelt, MD to Summerfield, MD covers 8.7 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Capital Beltway, Sean Taylor Road, Hill Oaks Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 8.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 5 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 8.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese 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.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17B
Toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Brightseat Road
Turn left onto Brightseat Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Summerfield, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Andrews Air Force Base.
Washington
0.7 mi in
|
~1m
Andrews Air Force Base
1.2 mi in
|
~2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Sean Taylor Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hill Oaks Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Crescent Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Landover Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brightseat Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt, MD and Summerfield, 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
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 17B
Toward MD 202 North: Bladensburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto MD 202
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Landover Road
10
Turn left onto Brightseat Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brightseat Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Sean Taylor Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Sean Taylor Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Hill Oaks Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hill Oaks Road
13
Continue on Hill Oaks Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hill Oaks Road
14
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
53 sec
15
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
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 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
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
Summerfield, MD
Afternoon in Summerfield on Thursday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
17 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
15m 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 Summerfield, MD covers 8.7 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, Sean Taylor Road, Hill Oaks Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 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 $1.44 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 8.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
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 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Greenbelt, MD and Summerfield, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Andrews Air Force Base.
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