How far is Chillum, MD from New Carrollton, MD?
The driving distance from Chillum, MD to New Carrollton, MD is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States in Prince George's County, Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chillum and New Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillum and New Carrollton.
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Start on Riggs Road
8 m · 6 sec · Riggs Road
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Continue on Riggs Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Riggs Road
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Turn right onto East-West Highway
752 ft · 22 sec · East-West Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Highway
3.4 mi · 7 min · East-West Highway
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Continue on Riverdale Road
2 mi · 4 min · Riverdale Road
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Turn left onto Lamont Drive
1 km · 2 min · Lamont Drive
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Turn right onto Carrollton Parkway
33 m · 5 sec · Carrollton Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carrollton Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillum and New Carrollton.
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.
East-West Highway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Highway
3.36 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.
Sunny leaving Chillum and Sunny near New Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chillum to New Carrollton?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Riverdale Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Chillum and 3.8 miles from New Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chillum and Sunny near New Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Riverdale Park
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 Riverdale Park.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chillum and New Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 5.97 mi (9.61 km).
#1 Chillum
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,513 |
| Coordinates | 38.9637200, -76.9908100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Carrollton
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,909 |
| Coordinates | 38.9698300, -76.8799700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton Parkway (-76.879974, 38.969845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
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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