The Costco in Brandywine, MD has opened! When I drove past this afternoon, the parking lot looked close to full with more cars making the turn into what is now known as Brandywine Crossing. The Shopping center is also anchored with Target which has been open for several weeks.

But, the excitement today was Costco. Why? Because, until now, the closest Costco was in Springfield, VA, which can be an hour or more away from Southern Maryland, depending on traffic. And gas is $1.98 per gallon for members!

According to the listing Brokers site, the retail center, when complete, will boast 368,000 sq ft of anchor space, 55,000 sq ft of specialty shop retail, and a 16 screen movie theatre. Completion is expected between Fall of 2009 and Spring of 2010.

Address:

7601 Matapeake Business Dr
Brandywine, Maryland 20613

Regular Hours:

M-F 10:00am - 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am - 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am - 6:00pm

Warehouse Telephone Number:

(301) 372-3200

Warehouse Features:

1 Hour Photo/Digital Prints
Auto Buying Program
Bakery
Executive Membership
Food Court
Fresh Deli
Fresh Meat
Fresh Produce
Gas Station
Hearing Aids
Independent Optometrist
Membership
Optical Department
Pharmacy (301) 372-3209
Rotisserie Chicken
Tire Service Center

UPDATE - Gas is much cheaper since I wrote this post. Last time I got gas there it was $1.79 per gallon.