Origin
Glencoe, MD
Morning in Glencoe on Sunday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glencoe, MD to Chestertown, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chestertown, MD
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Trip Overview
Glencoe, MD to Chestertown, MD is 14.9 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Augustine Herman Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that's easy to complete in a single day, making it ideal for a quick local excursion or a connecting leg to another destination. The minimal distance and duration mean you won't need extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augustine Herman Highway | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| Kentmore Park Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Glencoe Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| North Cross Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Shallcross Wharf Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Cross Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Augustine Herman Highway
— 9.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glencoe, MD and Chestertown, MD.
1
Start on Glencoe Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Glencoe Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto MD 444
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kentmore Park Road
3
Turn right onto Shallcross Wharf Road
355 ft
·
9 sec
·
Shallcross Wharf Road
4
Turn right onto MD 213
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Augustine Herman Highway
5
Continue on MD 213
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Augustine Herman Highway
6
Continue on MD 213
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Avenue
7
Turn right onto MD 289
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Cross Street
8
Arrive at destination
MD 289
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MD 444 / Kentmore Park Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 444 / Kentmore Park Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Shallcross Wharf Road
Turn right onto Shallcross Wharf Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MD 213 / Augustine Herman Highway
Turn right onto MD 213 / Augustine Herman Highway
Navigation decision point
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MD 289 / North Cross Street
Turn right onto MD 289 / North Cross Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Chestertown, MD
Morning in Chestertown on Sunday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
26m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend the full 26 minutes on local routes. The longest stretch without a turn is 9.2 miles along Augustine Herman Highway. Given the profile of mostly surface roads, anticipate navigating through towns and potentially encountering moderate local traffic rather than high-speed highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Augustine Herman Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 1.2 miles in near MD 444 / Kentmore Park Road.
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 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (MD 444 / Kentmore Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Shallcross Wharf Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (MD 213 / Augustine Herman Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Augustine Herman Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (MD 444 / Kentmore Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Shallcross Wharf Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (MD 213 / Augustine Herman Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chestertown, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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