Origin
Havre de Grace, MD
Afternoon in Havre de Grace on Friday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Havre de Grace, MD to Greenbelt, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Havre de Grace, MD
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Greenbelt, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Havre de Grace, MD to Greenbelt, MD covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Express Toll Lanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Havre de Grace, MD to Greenbelt, MD covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 21 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MD 7 / Revolution Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 (MD 7 / Revolution Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 7 / Revolution Street
Turn right onto MD 7 / Revolution Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
30 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
40.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airpor...
7
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
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 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Pa...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Havre de Grace, MD to Greenbelt, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Bwi Marshall Airport along the way.
Bwi Marshall Airport
40.9 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 21 mi | 28m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Pulaski Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Aberdeen Thruway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Revolution Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 21 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre de Grace, MD and Greenbelt, MD.
1
Start on MD 7
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Union Avenue
2
Turn right onto MD 7
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Revolution Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto US 40
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pulaski Highway
4
Continue on US 40
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Philadelphia Boulevard
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 22 West
6
Merge onto MD 22
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Aberdeen Thruway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
8
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 895
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
12
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
13
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 895
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 4
Toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto MD 295
21 mi
·
28 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto MD 193-A
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southway
21
Turn right onto Crescent Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent Road
22
Arrive at destination
Crescent Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Havre de Grace, MD · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Havre de Grace, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenbelt, MD
The final approach into Greenbelt, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.49 one way
$20.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.49 | $22.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
Aberdeen Thruway
(1.9 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Greenbelt, MD
Afternoon in Greenbelt on Friday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
21 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
1h 27m 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 Havre de Grace, MD to Greenbelt, MD covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Express Toll Lanes. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 miles from Havre de Grace, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.49 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 63.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 (MD 7 / Revolution Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Havre de Grace, MD to Greenbelt, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Bwi Marshall Airport along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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