How far is College Park, MD from Camp Springs, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Camp Springs, MD is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Camp Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Camp Springs.
-
1
Start on Knox Road
83 m · 14 sec · Knox Road
-
2
Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1.9 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Avenue
-
3
Continue on Baltimore Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
-
4
Turn slight left
799 ft · 31 sec
-
5
Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
132 m · 8 sec · Annapolis Road
-
6
Turn slight right
669 ft · 25 sec
-
7
Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue
-
8
Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Kenilworth Terrace
79 m · 6 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
104 m · 10 sec
-
11
Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
638 ft · 28 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
-
12
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast
-
13
Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Ridge Road Southeast
-
14
Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
2042 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
-
16
Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast
-
17
Turn left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Branch Avenue
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Camp Springs, Andrews Air Force Base
1635 ft · 40 sec
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on Old Branch Avenue
701 ft · 23 sec
-
21
Turn left onto Old Branch Avenue
658 ft · 22 sec · Old Branch Avenue
-
22
Turn left onto Allentown Road
30 m · 2 sec · Allentown Road
-
23
Turn slight right
13 m · 3 sec
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Camp Springs.
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.
Branch Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
3.23 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving College Park and Mostly Sunny near Camp Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Camp Springs?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Capitol Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from College Park and 7.6 miles from Camp Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around College Park and Mostly Sunny near Camp Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Capitol 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 Capitol Heights.
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Camp Springs. Straight-line distance: 12.32 mi (19.82 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 Camp Springs
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 19,096 |
| Coordinates | 38.8040000, -76.9066400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camp Springs (-76.90664, 38.804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.