Origin
Greenbelt, MD
Morning in Greenbelt on Saturday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenbelt, MD to Baltimore, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenbelt, MD to Baltimore, MD covers 27.5 miles and takes about 41m 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, Russell Street, West Baltimore Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.1 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
Full guide →Slices of American history are around every corner in Baltimore. Maryland's largest city is a gritty old seaport town that's perhaps most famous as the site of Fort McHenry, where, at the height of the War of 1812, the sight of a tattered but defiant American flag flying over the harbor, despite a furious British bombardment, inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that was later adapted into the U.S. national anthem "Star-Spangled Banner". Nowadays, Baltimore's nonstop nightlife, temperate climate, tradition of hospitality (they don't call this place "Charm City" for nothing), and cultural attractions — not to mention its prime location on the juncture of Chesapeake Bay — made it one of the major tourist destinations of the Mid-Atlantic region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 27.5 miles, with most of the trip on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Russell Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.1 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 24.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
275 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
421 ft
Total Descent
546 ft
Highest Point
275 ft
~13.7 mi in
Elevation Range
268 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Russell Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Southway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.4 miles (Southway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Southway
Turn left onto Southway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washi...
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
West Baltimore Street
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
East Fayette Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 24.1 mi | 33m |
| Russell Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Baltimore Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Crescent Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Greenbelt Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Paca Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 24.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on Crescent Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent Road
2
Turn left onto Southway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto MD 193
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Greenbelt Road
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on MD 295
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on MD 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Baltimore Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left
281 ft
·
25 sec
10
At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Fayette Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Baltimore, MD
Morning in Baltimore on Saturday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny
SW 15 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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
13 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
41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Baltimore, MD covers 27.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Russell Street, West Baltimore Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 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 $4.56 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 27.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.4 miles (Southway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Greenbelt, MD to Baltimore, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 275 ft elevation with about 421 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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