How far is College Park, MD from Accokeek, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Accokeek, MD is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Accokeek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Accokeek.
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Start on Knox Road
83 m · 14 sec · Knox Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1.9 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn slight left
799 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
132 m · 8 sec · Annapolis Road
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Turn slight right
669 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Continue on Anacostia Freeway
8.4 mi · 13 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Indian Head Highway
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Turn right onto Livingston Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Road
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Turn left
628 ft · 46 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Accokeek.
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.
Indian Head Highway
Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
9.15 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving College Park and Sunny near Accokeek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Accokeek?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Forest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from College Park and 13.5 miles from Accokeek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around College Park and Sunny near Accokeek.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Heights
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 Forest Heights.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Accokeek. Straight-line distance: 22.18 mi (35.7 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Accokeek
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 10,573 |
| Coordinates | 38.6676200, -77.0283100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Accokeek (-77.02831, 38.66762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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