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

The driving distance from Accokeek, MD to College Park, MD is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.59 mi
00h 46m
Flight
22.18 mi
35.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.18 mi
Kilometers
35.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.59 mi
Kilometers
41.19 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 AM EDT
Return by in Accokeek
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Accokeek
2026-04-15T06:34
Arrive College Park
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Accokeek
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
Forest Heights
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Accokeek
12.8 mi
00h 23m
To College Park
12.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    628 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Livingston Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

    11 mi · 17 min · Indian Head Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Capitol Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS

    639 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North

    870 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Anacostia Freeway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Anacostia Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenilworth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    134 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 48th Street

    773 ft · 23 sec · 48th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Annapolis Road

    1193 ft · 22 sec · Annapolis Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    128 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    1.9 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Knox Road

    83 m · 12 sec · Knox Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knox Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Accokeek 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Head Highway
11 mi · 43%
Anacostia Freeway
4.9 mi · 19%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.3 mi · 9%
Kenilworth Avenue
1.47 mi · 6%
South Capitol Street
1.2 mi · 5%
Livingston Road
0.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Indian Head Highway

Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

11 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Heights
00h 23m from Accokeek
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Accokeek and Partly Cloudy near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Forest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Accokeek and 12.8 miles from College Park.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Accokeek and Partly Cloudy near College Park.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Forest Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.5 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 2 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Heights.

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

10 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

23 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Accokeek and College Park. Straight-line distance: 22.18 mi (35.7 km).

Accokeek

#1 Accokeek

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population10,573
Coordinates38.6676200, -77.0283100
Altitude58
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: Accokeek (-77.02831, 38.66762)
End: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.68 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $4.95 $4.46 $8.92
Diesel $5.98 $5.38 $10.76

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Accokeek and College Park. The current time is 06:34:26.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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