How far is Chestertown, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Chestertown, MD to College Park, MD is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chestertown and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chestertown and College Park.
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Start on South Cross Street
770 ft · 27 sec · South Cross Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1196 ft · 20 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road
773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road
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Continue on Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on North Liberty Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Liberty Street
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Continue on Centreville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 301 South
1367 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
27 mi · 38 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
20.1 mi · 24 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 410
533 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Riverdale Road
1.6 km · 2 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
1.1 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto Knox Road
83 m · 12 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 Chestertown and College Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
27 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chestertown 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 Chestertown to College Park?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Chestertown and 35.3 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chestertown and Mostly Sunny near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Stevensville
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 Stevensville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chestertown and College Park. Straight-line distance: 49.26 mi (79.28 km).
#1 Chestertown
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,001 |
| Coordinates | 39.2090000, -76.0666100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: Knox Road (-76.936921, 38.980668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.34 | $24.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
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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