How far is College Park, MD from Ferndale, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Ferndale, MD is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Anne Arundel 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 Ferndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Ferndale.
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Start on Knox Road
83 m · 15 sec · Knox Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
1.2 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn slight right
80 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Greenbelt Road
3 mi · 6 min · Greenbelt Road
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Turn left onto MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.1 mi · 23 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
2769 ft · 45 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 170 North: Linthicum, Parking
1130 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Aviation Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Aviation Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ferndale Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Ferndale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferndale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Ferndale.
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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving College Park and Sunny near Ferndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Ferndale?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from College Park and 12.9 miles from Ferndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around College Park and Sunny near Ferndale.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland City
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 Maryland City.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 21.19 mi (34.1 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 Ferndale
Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 16,746 |
| Coordinates | 39.1831600, -76.6402400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferndale (-76.64024, 39.18316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
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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