How far is Baltimore, MD from University Park, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to University Park, MD is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and University Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and University Park.
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Start on East Fayette Street
1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street
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Continue on West Fayette Street
2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street
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Turn left onto North Greene Street
1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
26.9 mi · 37 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 410: New Carrollton, Hyattsville
1209 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Riverdale Road
1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Road
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Continue on East-West Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
1526 ft · 49 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto Underwood Street
1177 ft · 60 sec · Underwood Street
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Turn right onto Queens Chapel Road
17 m · 2 sec · Queens Chapel Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Queens Chapel Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and University Park.
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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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26.9 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to University Park?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Baltimore and 15.7 miles from University Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Baltimore and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near University Park.
Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort George G Mead Junction.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and University Park. Straight-line distance: 28.3 mi (45.55 km).
#1 Baltimore
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Population | 586,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 University Park
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2,628 |
| Coordinates | 38.9703900, -76.9419200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: University Park (-76.94192, 38.97039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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