Where is Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Glen Burnie Located? - Glen Burnie is a city located in the Anne Arundel County of Maryland, United States. Glen Burnie lies between 45.2611 Degrees North latitudes and 93.45 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Glen Burnie, Maryland

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Where is Glen Burnie?: The Google Map showing the location of Glen Burnie in the U.S. state of Maryland.

Where is Glen Burnie Located?

Glen Burnie is a city located in the Anne Arundel County of Maryland, United States. Glen Burnie lies between 45.2611 Degrees North latitudes and 93.45 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Glen Burnie city is 72891 people and the city has a total area of 17.32 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Glen Burnie, Maryland Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGlen Burnie (Census-Designated Place)
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude39.1626°N
Longitude76.6247°W
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Land Area17.13 sq mi
Water Area1.03 sq mi
Total Area18.16 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)69,032 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 4,029
ZIP Codes21060, 21061
Area Code410, 443, 667
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-32325
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Glen Burnie, Maryland

  • Pasadena, Maryland — 7 mi East
  • Severna Park, Maryland — 8 mi South
  • Brooklyn Park, Maryland — 8 mi Northwest
  • Annapolis, Maryland — 17 mi South
  • Hanover, Maryland — 10 mi West
  • Baltimore, Maryland — 10 mi North
  • Elkridge, Maryland — 14 mi West
  • Columbia, Maryland — 25 mi West
  • Bowie, Maryland — 28 mi South
  • Washington, D.C. — 35 mi Southwest

Driving Distances from Glen Burnie, Maryland

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BaltimoreMaryland1020 minutes
AnnapolisMaryland1730 minutes
PasadenaMaryland715 minutes
Severna ParkMaryland820 minutes
HanoverMaryland1020 minutes
ColumbiaMaryland2540 minutes
WashingtonD.C.3555 minutes
AlexandriaVirginia451 hour
FrederickMaryland551 hour 10 minutes
Ocean CityMaryland1252 hours 15 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Glen Burnie, Maryland

TransportationDetails
Airport NameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA CodeBWI
PortPort of Baltimore
Major HighwaysInterstate 97, Interstate 695, Maryland Route 2, Maryland Route 10
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available at BWI Rail Station and Baltimore Penn Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMaryland Transit Administration (MTA) bus service
  • Interstate 97 - Major north-south highway connecting Glen Burnie with Annapolis and Baltimore.
  • Interstate 695 - Baltimore Beltway providing access around the Baltimore metropolitan area.
  • Maryland Route 2 - Historic regional highway connecting Glen Burnie with Pasadena and Annapolis.
  • Maryland Route 10 - Expressway connecting Glen Burnie with Pasadena and southern Anne Arundel County.

What are top Places to Visit in Glen Burnie, Maryland

Landmark NameType
North Arundel Aquatic CenterRecreation Center
Marley Station MallShopping Center
Glen Burnie ParkPark
Sawmill Creek ParkPark
Baltimore & Annapolis TrailRecreation Trail
Thomas A. Dixon, Jr. Aircraft Observation AreaObservation Area
Fort Smallwood ParkPark
BWI Marshall Airport Observation GalleryVisitor Attraction
Patapsco Valley State ParkState Park
Historic London Town and GardensHistoric Site

Colleges and Universities in Glen Burnie, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Anne Arundel Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce programs
University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyPublicUniversityResearch and STEM programs
University of Maryland, BaltimorePublicUniversityHealth sciences and professional programs
Loyola University MarylandPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional education
Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Glen Burnie, Maryland

Chesapeake Bay, Curtis Creek, Marley Creek, Furnace Branch, Patapsco River, Baltimore Harbor, Severn River, Magothy River

Golf Courses in Glen Burnie, Maryland

Compass Pointe Golf Courses, Walden Country Club, Timbers at Troy Golf Course, Pine Ridge Golf Course, Severna Park Golf Center, Eisenhower Golf Course

Glen Burnie, Maryland — Key Historical Facts

  • Glen Burnie was founded in 1812 by Elias Glenn, a district attorney who established a settlement known as Glennsburne.
  • The community developed from an agricultural area into a suburban community as transportation connections improved around Baltimore and Annapolis.
  • The Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway helped increase regional access and encouraged residential growth during the early twentieth century.
  • Glen Burnie expanded significantly after World War II as part of the suburban development of Anne Arundel County.
  • Today, Glen Burnie is a major residential and commercial community located near Baltimore, Annapolis, and Baltimore/Washington International Airport.

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