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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.17 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.32 mi
19.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.32 mi
Kilometers
19.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.17 mi
Kilometers
24.42 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camp Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-15T09:02
Arrive Camp Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in College Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Capitol Heights
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From College Park
7.6 mi
00h 15m
To Camp Springs
7.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

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. 1

    Start on Knox Road

    83 m · 14 sec · Knox Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.9 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    799 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Annapolis Road

    132 m · 8 sec · Annapolis Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    669 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Kenilworth Terrace

    79 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue

    104 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast

    638 ft · 28 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ridge Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

    2042 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Branch Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Branch Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Camp Springs, Andrews Air Force Base

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Branch Avenue

    701 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Branch Avenue

    658 ft · 22 sec · Old Branch Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Allentown Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Allentown Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    13 m · 3 sec

  24. 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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Branch Avenue
4.09 mi · 27%
Baltimore Avenue
2.83 mi · 19%
Kenilworth Avenue
2.77 mi · 18%
Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.22 mi · 8%
Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1.04 mi · 7%
Southern Avenue Southeast
0.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capitol Heights
00h 15m from College Park
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Capitol Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.5 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Capitol Heights.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

8 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

9 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

30 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

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).

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
Camp Springs

#2 Camp Springs

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population19,096
Coordinates38.8040000, -76.9066400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Camp Springs (-76.90664, 38.804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.03 L · about $2.21
Round trip
$4.41
1.08 gal · 4.06 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between College Park and Camp Springs. The current time is 09:02:14.

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.