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

The driving distance from College Park, MD to Cockeysville, MD is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
48.25 mi
01h 08m
Flight
37.97 mi
61.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.97 mi
Kilometers
61.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.25 mi
Kilometers
77.65 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cockeysville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Cockeysville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Elkridge
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From College Park
24.1 mi
00h 34m
To Cockeysville
24.1 mi
00h 34m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 695 West: Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    16.4 mi · 22 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Timonium, Timonium Road East

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Timonium Road

    1921 ft · 1 min · West Timonium Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto York Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · York Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · York Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
22.3 mi · 46%
Baltimore Beltway
16.4 mi · 34%
York Road
2.94 mi · 6%
Baltimore Avenue
2.71 mi · 6%
I 83 North
1.39 mi · 3%
Capital Beltway
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

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

22.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkridge
00h 34m from College Park
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving College Park and Rain Showers near Cockeysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from College Park and 24.1 miles from Cockeysville.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elkridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkridge, 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 Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

40 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Cockeysville. Straight-line distance: 37.97 mi (61.11 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
Cockeysville

#2 Cockeysville

Census designated place

Population20,776
Coordinates39.4812200, -76.6438600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Cockeysville (-76.64386, 39.48122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.44 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.88 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.95 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.98 $10.17 $20.33

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 Cockeysville. The current time is 03:16:09.

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.