Origin
Greenbelt, MD
Afternoon in Greenbelt on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenbelt, MD to Gaithersburg, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenbelt, MD to Gaithersburg, MD covers 27.8 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kenilworth Avenue, I 95 North, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| I 270 North | — | — |
| MD 117 | — | — |
| West Diamond Avenue | — | — |
| Meem Avenue | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kenilworth Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbelt, MD and Gaithersburg, MD.
1
Start on Crescent Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Crescent Road
2
Turn left onto Kenilworth Avenue
512 ft
·
17 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
4
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway
5
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Capital Beltway
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 270 North: Frederick
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 270 North
8
Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
MD 117, MD 124 South: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Quince Orchard Road
9
Turn left onto West Diamond Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Diamond Avenue
10
Turn left onto Meem Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Meem Avenue
11
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chestnut Street
12
Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Frederick Avenue
13
Turn right
85 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
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
Gaithersburg, MD
Afternoon in Gaithersburg on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
4 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
31m 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?
27.8 mi in 31m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Kenilworth Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Greenbelt, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenbelt, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenbelt, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gaithersburg, MD before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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