How far is College Park, MD from Crofton, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Crofton, MD is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Crofton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Crofton.
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Start on Knox Road
83 m · 14 sec · Knox Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · East-West Highway
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Continue on Riverdale Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Road
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Turn right
118 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Riverdale Road
536 ft · 18 sec · Riverdale Road
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto US 50 East: Annapolis
1003 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301, MD 3: Richmond, Crofton
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 3 North: Crofton
2140 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 3 North: Crofton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North East Crain Highway
2 mi · 3 min · North East Crain Highway
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Continue on Robert Crain Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clubhouse Gate Road
723 ft · 42 sec · Clubhouse Gate Road
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Turn right onto Crofton Parkway
1709 ft · 54 sec · Crofton Parkway
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Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
1050 ft · 48 sec · Spring Green Avenue
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Turn right onto Stratton Road
1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stratton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Crofton.
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.
John Hanson Highway
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
8.23 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving College Park and Mostly Sunny near Crofton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Crofton?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from College Park and 9.6 miles from Crofton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around College Park and Mostly Sunny near Crofton.
Stop Ideas Near Woodmore
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 Woodmore.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Crofton. Straight-line distance: 13.48 mi (21.69 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 Crofton
Census place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 27,348 |
| Coordinates | 39.0017800, -76.6874700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crofton (-76.68747, 39.00178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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