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

The driving distance from Cheverly, MD to College Park, MD is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.02 mi
00h 15m
Flight
3.8 mi
6.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.8 mi
Kilometers
6.12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.02 mi
Kilometers
9.69 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Cheverly
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheverly
2026-04-19T11:07
Arrive College Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cheverly
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Edmonston
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Cheverly
2.5 mi
00h 07m
To College Park
3.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Avenue

    570 ft · 25 sec · Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Kilmer Street

    874 ft · 44 sec · Kilmer Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cheverly Avenue

    1705 ft · 1 min · Cheverly Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Landover Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Landover Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Annapolis Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Annapolis Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    128 m · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Knox Road

    83 m · 12 sec · Knox Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knox Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheverly 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Avenue
0.91 mi · 15%
Annapolis Road
0.81 mi · 13%
Landover Road
0.67 mi · 11%
Cheverly Avenue
0.32 mi · 5%
Kilmer Street
0.17 mi · 3%
Lake Avenue
0.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

1.92 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
3.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmonston
00h 07m from Cheverly
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Cheverly and Showers And Thunderstorms near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Edmonston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Cheverly and 3.5 miles from College Park.

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

The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cheverly and Showers And Thunderstorms near College Park.

Stop Ideas Near Edmonston

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 Edmonston and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 5.3 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 4.3 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 7.3 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 3.2 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 Edmonston.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

9 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

24 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheverly and College Park. Straight-line distance: 3.8 mi (6.12 km).

Cheverly

#1 Cheverly

Town in Maryland, United States

Population6,417
Coordinates38.9281700, -76.9158100
Altitude54
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: Lake Avenue (-76.91592, 38.92818)
End: Knox Road (-76.936921, 38.980668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.8 L · about $0.86
Round trip
$1.72
0.42 gal · 1.6 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.86 $1.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.97 $1.93
Premium $4.95 $1.04 $2.08
Diesel $5.98 $1.26 $2.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheverly and College Park. The current time is 11:07:39.

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.