How far is College Park, MD from Elkridge, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Elkridge, MD is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard 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 Elkridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Elkridge.
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Start on Knox Road
83 m · 15 sec · Knox Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
15.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1918 ft · 30 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Elkridge
1979 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Washington Road
802 ft · 23 sec · Old Washington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Washington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Elkridge.
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.
I-95 North
Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
15.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 Elkridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Elkridge?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from College Park and 12.1 miles from Elkridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around College Park and Mostly Sunny near Elkridge.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Elkridge. Straight-line distance: 20.01 mi (32.2 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 Elkridge
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,593 |
| Coordinates | 39.2126100, -76.7135800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkridge (-76.71358, 39.21261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
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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