How far is College Park, MD from Brunswick, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Brunswick, MD is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Brunswick.
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Start on Knox Road
2096 ft · 1 min · Knox Road
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Turn right onto Mowatt Lane
2151 ft · 1 min · Mowatt Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Campus Drive
52 m · 5 sec · Campus Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive
1915 ft · 1 min · Campus Drive
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Turn right onto Adelphi Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Adelphi Road
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Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue
1615 ft · 37 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park
798 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring
1794 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
7.6 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
28.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
2867 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg
1716 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg
1802 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike
3.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson National Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 180: Petersville
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Jefferson Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Pike
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Turn left onto Petersville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Petersville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Petersville Road
56 m · 7 sec · Petersville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road
2075 ft · 51 sec · Petersville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Petersville Road
59 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road
28 m · 10 sec · Petersville Road
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Continue on Petersville Road
22 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Brunswick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 270 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
28.2 mi · 00h 36m
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 Partly Cloudy near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from College Park and 29.2 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around College Park and Partly Cloudy near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 43.61 mi (70.18 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 Brunswick
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,652 |
| Coordinates | 39.3142700, -77.6277700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brunswick (-77.62777, 39.31427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
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 15, 2026
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