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

The driving distance from College Park, MD to Aberdeen, MD is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.26 mi
01h 22m
Flight
55.18 mi
88.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.18 mi
Kilometers
88.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.26 mi
Kilometers
101.81 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Aberdeen
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in College Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From College Park
31.6 mi
00h 41m
To Aberdeen
31.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Knox Road

    83 m · 15 sec · Knox Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  7. 7

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  8. 8

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

    810 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bel Air Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Aberdeen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
19.2 mi · 30%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 24%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8.76 mi · 14%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 14%
I 895 North
2.85 mi · 5%
Baltimore Avenue
2.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 41m from College Park
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving College Park and Rain Showers Likely near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from College Park and 31.6 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosemont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosemont.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 55.18 mi (88.81 km).

College Park

#1 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
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Aberdeen (-76.16412, 39.50956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.26 $20.51
Premium $4.95 $11.05 $22.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.34 $26.67

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 College Park and Aberdeen. The current time is 05:00:15.

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.