How far is College Park, MD from East Riverdale, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to East Riverdale, MD is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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.
Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and East Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and East Riverdale.
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Start on Knox Road
83 m · 15 sec · Knox Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
2941 ft · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto Campus Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · Campus Drive
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Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn right onto Quesada Road
564 ft · 25 sec · Quesada Road
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Continue on 54th Avenue
156 m · 28 sec · 54th Avenue
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Turn left onto Quintana Street
18 m · 3 sec · Quintana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quintana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and East Riverdale.
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.
Campus Drive
Turn right onto Campus Drive
1.67 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving College Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to East Riverdale?
The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
University Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from College Park and 1.6 miles from East Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around College Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near University Park
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 University Park.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and East Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 1.52 mi (2.44 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 East Riverdale
Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,509 |
| Coordinates | 38.9620600, -76.9219200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Riverdale (-76.92192, 38.96206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.45 | $0.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.51 | $1.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.54 | $1.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.66 | $1.32 |
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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