How far is Calverton, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Calverton, MD to College Park, MD is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calverton and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calverton and College Park.
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Start on Dunnington Road
37 m · 7 sec · Dunnington Road
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Turn right onto Key Street
96 m · 15 sec · Key Street
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Turn right onto Fullerton Street
701 ft · 35 sec · Fullerton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ingleside Drive
108 m · 18 sec · Ingleside Drive
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Turn left onto Bellevue Street
92 m · 17 sec · Bellevue Street
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Turn left onto Beltsville Road
49 m · 9 sec · Beltsville Road
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Turn right onto Lakehouse Road
855 ft · 39 sec · Lakehouse Road
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Turn left onto Twinlakes Drive
854 ft · 39 sec · Twinlakes Drive
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Turn right onto Beltsville Drive
2053 ft · 1 min · Beltsville Drive
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Turn right onto Powder Mill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Powder Mill Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto Knox Road
95 m · 15 sec · Knox Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Knox Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calverton and College 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 Avenue
Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
2.39 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Calverton 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 Calverton to College Park?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Calverton and 3.2 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Calverton and Mostly Sunny near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hillandale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillandale.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calverton and College Park. Straight-line distance: 5.32 mi (8.56 km).
#1 Calverton
Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 17,724 |
| Coordinates | 39.0576100, -76.9358100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 College Park
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland
| Population | 32,173 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -76.9369200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
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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