How far is Aberdeen, MD from College Park, MD?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MD to College Park, MD is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.23 mi
01h 13m
Flight
55.18 mi
88.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.18 mi
Kilometers
88.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.23 mi
Kilometers
104.98 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Sat, Apr 18, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 18, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-18T03:37
Arrive College Park
Sat, Apr 18, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dundalk
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

From Aberdeen
31.8 mi
00h 36m
To College Park
33.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and College Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and College Park.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bel Air Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beards Hill Road

    1289 ft · 28 sec · Beards Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Aberdeen Thruway

    2389 ft · 42 sec · Aberdeen Thruway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 212 West: Calverton

    3254 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Powder Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder Mill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Cherry Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue

    2.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Knox Road

    95 m · 15 sec · Knox Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knox Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and College Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
28.1 mi · 43%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 25%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 12%
Baltimore Avenue
2.39 mi · 4%
Cherry Hill Road
2.19 mi · 3%
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Merge slight left

16.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundalk
00h 36m from Aberdeen
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to College Park?

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Aberdeen and 33.5 miles from College Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near College Park.

Stop Ideas Near Dundalk

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dundalk, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dundalk.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

40 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

42 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and College Park. Straight-line distance: 55.18 mi (88.81 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
College Park

#2 College Park

Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland

Population32,173
Coordinates38.9806700, -76.9369200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bel Air Avenue (-76.164145, 39.509513)
End: Knox Road (-76.936921, 38.980668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.71 L · about $9.40
Round trip
$18.80
4.6 gal · 17.42 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.40 $18.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.58 $21.16
Premium $4.95 $11.39 $22.79
Diesel $5.98 $13.75 $27.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and College Park. The current time is 03:37:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.